The Cascades

Statement of Significance

'The Cascades' has historic value for its associations with the Anglican Church and Rev. Pidcock for whom the house was built. The place has aesthetic value as an authentic example of building type and construction in the 1870's and for its contribution to the streetscape of Toodyay.

Physical Description

Single storey cottage of mudbrick construction, rendered and scored to look like stone. Iron roof. A side verandah is an addition. The original shingle roof can still be seen on the underside of the verandah and house roofs. Timber casement windows. Painted brick chimneys. Timber outhouse.

History

After Rev. Harper's death in 1872, Rev. William Hugh Pidcock and his family arrived in 1874. As Rev. Harper had lived in his own home there was no parsonage available for Pidcock although a fund was started. Pidcock bought this block in 1875 and named the house 'The Cascades'. he lived there until 1882 when Rev. T.H. Friel arrived. During this time a farmlet with pigs, cattle and poultry was developed. From 1903 the rectory was moved to the property bequeathed by A. Lee Steere.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Medium

Condition

Excellent

Uses

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