Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
15 Newcastle St York
Lot 131
York
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1890
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Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 |
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Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade B |
Grade B |
Residence, 15 Newcastle Street is a representative example of Victorian Georgian architectural style and a part of the early development on the east side of the Avon River, and in Newcastle Street and the immediate area, in particular. Its association Henry Brockman, a significant State identity, is of importance and further informs the contribution to the historical townscape of York.
Single storey with a simple hipped roof and separate hipped skillion perimeter veranda supported by square timber posts. The symmetrical frontage has a central front door flanked by single multi-paned double hung sash windows. Tall corbelled face brick chimneys each side of the roof.
Rate books show that Henry Brockman owned the property with a house in 1904 and 1905. Henry Brockman (1845-1916) was a son of William Locke and Frances Brockman. He employed 12 Ticket of leave men between 1864-1874 at Gingin and York. He married Anna Louise de Burgh in 1874 and they had 6 children. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly for Swan between 1884 and 1889, during which time he was also a farmer and grazier at Cheriton (Gingin) in 1887.
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate
Fair/good
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
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