Jecks Cottage

Statement of Significance

The place is a representative of the earliest cottages remaining in Guildford. It contains very early architectural features such as cross and bible front door and rare half sash windows with original glass (pane and a half).

Physical Description

A colonial style brick and iron cottage built c.1840s. House has a hipped roof over verandah while brickwork is English Garden Bond. (Three courses stretch then one bond). The 'cross and bible' front door is flanked by two rare panes and half sash windows. There are two brick chimneys - one original. The verandah is replaced with concrete and lacework has been added together with fibro additions. The original cottage consisted of two rooms.

History

Believed to have been built by Thomas Jecks after purchasing the land in 1840 from F Whitfield. Jecks was a pioneer in the Swan River Colony. He was partner in the former York Hotel or Woodbridge Inn established in 1835. The hotel was situated on the York Road on part of the Woodbridge Estate. Jecks later withdrew his partnership with the Jones family and built a general store in Swan Street in 1840. In 1841 he extended the scope of his business to include an inn which he named 'Rose & Crown'. Jecks was also a local builder. Jecks left the land and cottages at number 47 & 49 to his daughter Emma on his death in 1847. (No 47 demolished). The land extends to Helena River.

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Condition

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