Camberwell Conservation Study 1991 Vol 3 - City of Boroondara

side, but there is continuing fidelity to the period on the
east side with a sprinkling of the same on the west.
Slgnll1cance
A chMacteristic grouping of 1930s domestic building
types. This precinct is significant in evoking the character
of 1930s subdivisions and the range of styles introduced
to Camberwell in this period. Many variations in
decoration but substantial continuity in form and
materials. A strong theme in the precinct is the use of
rough render and patterned decorative brick. These elements
reflect the character of much of the suburb's 1930s
building.
The precinct demonstrates important historical themes
in the history of Camberwell. Principal amongst these
are the strong associations with Britain and a nostalgic
attachment to 'Old English' housing styles. This
dominant British affiliation has always been a crucial
theme in Camberwell's history. The estate also has significance
in that it is a superior example of the process of
subdivision and building in the period between the wars
in Camberwell. During this period the north ward became
an important site of new housing development,
prompted by the Whitehorse Road tram. The estate,
subdivided in the 1920s and built on in the 1930s and
created close to an electric tram service, exemplifies the
links between transport, subdivision and building typical
of this part of CamberweU.
Historical theme represented: as a relativelyintact group
of 1930shouses, the precinct reflects.the stylistic variety
in standard building in Camberwell, The precinct still
maintains the character of the 1930s suburb, one of the
critical decades in the suburb's history. ie.
(i) changes in urban form, land tenure and subdivision
(ii) changes in social form and its impact on the physical
form
(iii) transport links and modes and their impact on
residential and commercial development (v) typical
residential lifestyles and their physical expression
Camberwell Conservation Study 1991 - Significant Areas