Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
17 Pool St York
Location Details
Lot 9 Pool Street
Other Name(s)
Butterfly Cottage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1870
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 |
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 | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade B |
Grade B |
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Statement of Significance
Residence, 17 Pool Street is a good example of a Victorian Georgian dwelling on the east side of the Avon River, and in particular Pool Street where numbers 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23 form a distinct cultural environment demonstrating early development of York, and making a significant contribution to the historical townscape of York. Historically significant as a Pensioner Guard grant.
Physical Description
The residence is obscured by the cottage garden in the front setback.
Single storey with a simple hipped roof and a separate skillion over the full width front veranda supported by square timber posts. The symmetrical frontage has a central front door flanked by windows.
History
This site was part of York Suburban lot P4 granted to James Whitely, Private 34th regiment in 1859. In 1861, he sold it to Lieutenant Colonel A Tremange.
The 1894 ratebooks records Sydney Pyke as the owner. He was a carpenter.
Sydney Pyke (1855-1942 York) arrived as a 1 year old in 1856, married Elizabeth Davey in 1883 and had 8 children. Noted as Farmer and carpenter in York 1879-1886.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Fair
Authenticity: Fair
Condition
Fair/good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Creation Date
17 Feb 2010Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Oct 2020Disclaimer
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