House 25 Bird Street

Statement of Significance

Residence 25 Bird Street is significant in demonstrating a fine Federation residence in the early interwar period of development in York. It makes a contribution to the historic townscape of York. Association with George Turvey, the son of an expiree and servant, is significant in demonstrating the opportunities afforded in the early development of the Colony and York.

Physical Description

The residence is set on a large landscaped site with a timber framed chain-link fence along the front boundary.
The single storey brick residence has a predominantly hipped roof with a front (and side) face brick gable protruding feature gable. A bullnose veranda wraps around the front gable with a veranda across the recessed front, and along part of both sides. The turned veranda posts have decorative brackets.

History

The Rate books show that Craig Jell owned the land in 1910. In 1915, Arthur Giles owned the land. In 1918, George Turvey is recorded as the owner the house and land, and was recorded as such again in 1921. George Alfred John Turvey (born 1875) was the 5th of 7 children (3rd of 4 sons) son of John George Alfred Turvey (expiree arrived 1859) and Jane Derry (arrived in 1865 as a servant).

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: High

Condition

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