Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
54 Macartney St York
Location Details
Other Name(s)
PS & PL Higginson
Construction Date
Constructed from 1899
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade B |
Grade B |
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Statement of Significance
Residence, 54 Macartney Street is significant as a representative example of Federation bungalow architecture in an elevated position that makes a significant contribution to the historic townscape of York.
Physical Description
The residence is located on an expansive elevated site with landscaped gardens and a concrete retaining wall half way on the setback with a central curved set of brick stairs up to the higher level, and another set of stairs up to the veranda and the central front door. The single story residence has a simple hipped roof with a separate roof over the perimeter veranda. The veranda and top stairs have vertical spaced timber balustrades similar to the curved valances. The broad frontage seems to be symmetrical.
History
Rate book shows that CJ Pike, agent, owned the house at in 1899.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Creation Date
11 Aug 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Oct 2020Disclaimer
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