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Knockdomony Cottage

Author

Shire of Toodyay

Place Number

12196
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Location

3-5 Duke St Toodyay

Location Details

Cnr Fiennes St GPS: 0449464 6508858

Other Name(s)

(Whitfields) Lavender Cottage

Local Government

Toodyay

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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

Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place has historic value as an example of 1900's development in Toodyay and for its association with Florence and Anita Whitfield. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape of the town of Toodyay.

Physical Description

A single storey brick and iron cottage with symmetrical facade. Hipped roof and tall painted brick chimney. Extensive verandahs with bullnose canopy and filigree brackets and fretted timber panels. Timber outbuilding.

History

D. Connors bought this lot in 1860. The house, which is thought to have been constructed by Oliver Whitfield, a carpenter, was built c.1900 and was occupied by Florence Whitfield for her lifetime and then Anita Whitfield who had been brought up by Florence following her mother's death in 1921.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Medium-High
Authenticity: Low-Medium

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RELIGIOUS Other

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

18 Sep 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

19 Apr 2021

Disclaimer

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