Built prior to 1852 as a surgery and residence for John Wilkins, Port Health Officer and Surgeon. Used continuously as a surgery until 1976 (with the exception of 1858-61 when it became the Clarendon Hotel). In 1857 John Price (Inspector-General of Penal Establishments) died here after being attacked by convicts. nelson place, 231 nelson place, john wilkins, sketch

Black and white streetscape image taken during the 1960's showing Doctor's Surgery at 231 Nelson Place.Arch Roberts Collection 3 - Streetscapes & Nelson Place nelson place, dr wilkins surgery, 231 nelson place, 1960's, archer roberts collection

This building was originally constructed around 1855 and was known as the Clarendon hotel. It also has been owned and occupied by medical practitioners, including Dr John Wilkins who in 1852 was appointed as Williamstown District Surgeon. The building is registered within the Hobsons Bay Heritage Study Amended 2017 - Volume 3 and has Heritage Overlay No. HO227.nelson place, 231 nelson place, clarendon hotel, dr wilkins