Settlers House and Courtyard

Parent Place or Precinct

02862 York Town Centre Precinct

Statement of Significance

The shops, residence and bakery (fmr) is a notable building in the streetscape at the courtyard entry into Settler’s House. It is distinctive in the streetscape and contributes to the historic character of York’s town centre.

Physical Description

The two-storey masonry building has a rectangular parapet with pilasters form 5 bays, one of which is detailed with a flat arch top. Three of the 5 pilasters are crowned with a ball. There are two shop fronts at ground level. With a first floor veranda above and a deep valance of timber shingles below the first floor vertical spaced metal balustrade. The bakery has a shop front presence on the north side of the building where there it opens onto a courtyard space.

History

Mrs Jeannie Brown Thielemann was the original owner. No.121 was occupied by Alf Ellis, trading from 1908. Henry Theilemann ran the bakery and occupied the residence (upstairs).

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Good
Authenticity: Good

Condition

Fair

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