Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
18 Union Rd Carmel
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1922, Constructed from 1930
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
· The place has historic value for its association with early settlers in the Carmel district.
· The place has historic value for its association with blacksmith Alexander Mitchell who practiced his trade at this site.
Physical Description
Double height timber framed shed with corrugated iron cladding to the walls and roof. The roof is single pitched with the rear elevation being higher than the front elevation. Two large entrances are positioned in the side and the street facing elevation. Concrete floor.
History
Land allocation, early settlers, orchards, nurseries, religion
c.1930 (addition of 2ndhand cottage); 1976 (restoration from near derelict state)
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - Considerable; Level of Authenticity - Moderate
Condition
Fair Alexander and Kate Mitchell were married in 1913 and moved to Carmel in c1922 to take up this property. Alexander Mitchell practiced his trade as a blacksmith in the yard before building a smithy and garage. A basic cottage was built for the family and it has been added to over the years obscuring the original two rooms.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Carmel Primary School 1904-1989". pp. 21, 22, 28. | Carmel P&.C, |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
02 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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