Local Government
Mosman Park
Region
Metropolitan
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
26 Owston St Mosman Park
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1950
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 | 24 Mar 1998 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
|
Statement of Significance
This home was a progressive Modern style house when built in the 1950s. It has been transformed into a local landmark by the artist/owner by the application of mosaic and other art.
Physical Description
Modernism home of the 1950s. Flat roof and clean horizontal and vertical lines. Ironwork gate of multi-sized circles. Owner and visual artist Evie Ferrier has covered almost every surface, externally and internally, with mosaics composed of cast-off crockery etc. A sculpture graces the roof of the carport. Set in garden with palm trees. Streetscape includes variety of medium to large homes.
Integrity/Authenticity
Decorations with mosaics 1990s.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Summerhayes | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information provided to nominator by owner | 1997 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 510 | Municipal Inventory |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | OTHER | Other Material |
| Roof | OTHER | Other Material |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
18 May 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.