Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
11-13 Harper Rd Toodyay
Location Details
Cnr Charles St GPS: 0448684 6508990 Mi States: 11 Nottingham Rd- property may face Harper Rd but the house faces Nottingham Rd BDD 19-12-12
Other Name(s)
Griffin's Cottage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1857
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 2012 |
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 | 27 Aug 1998 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The place has historic value as it demonstrates the development in the town in the 1870's. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape of Stirling Terrace.
Physical Description
A single storey brick property with a stone cellar and red iron hipped roof. The windows are multi-paned timber windows. There is a single storey extension of brick with iron vented gablet and hipped roof. The brickwork has been lime-washed and a verandah fully encloses the lower section.
History
On 31 October 1864 this lot was allotted to James Griffin. Julia Harper, Rev. Charles Harper's daughter, lived in this cottage before her death in 1889. Julia Harper assisted her father in teaching children at 'Braybrook' and had responsibility for the Sunday School.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Medium
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
17 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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