House 42 Newcastle Street

Statement of Significance

Residence, 42 Newcastle Street is a good representative example of Victorian Georgian architectural style that is part of the early development on the east side of the Avon River, and in Newcastle Street in particular. It makes a significant contribution to the historical townscape of York.

Physical Description

Single storey with a simple hipped roof and separate hipped skillion veranda to the front and south side supported by square stop chamfered timber posts. The symmetrical frontage has a central front door flanked by single double-hung sash windows. Tall square painted face brick chimneys with brick corbels are evident both sides of the roof.

History

The earliest rate book in 1893 lists Alfred Beard (labourer) as the owner, through to 1906 when he is listed as a farmer. In 1908 and 1910 Charlotte Eyre (widow) was listed as “occupier.” Alfred Beard died in 1930 (b.1862) at which time he lived at Meares Siding near Brookton. Part of his probate of the will bequeathed £25 to various members of the Marwick family including Miss Eleanor, and Mr Joseph Walker, and “certain real estate” in York to Joseph Walker Marwick, and interests in his business Beard and Marwick, to the children of Warren Marwick in equal shares.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/High

Condition

Good

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