House- 132 Forrest St

Statement of Significance

This single storey brick and terra cotta tiled residence with its open
landscaped setting defined by mature trees is culturally significant
because:
- the place is a robust example of the Federation Bungalow and
represents the earliest phase of development of the district;
- the place represents the earliest phase of landscape development
for the district;
- the place has associations with a Conservator for Forests and a
prominent Perth solicitor;
- the place is part of a cultural group and townscape area.

The house is a robustly proportioned Federation Bungalow style,
which has been simplified inlater adaptations. The tree plantings and
landscape style which were developed in this place have been highly
influential for the landscape character of the district.

The place is a straightforward example of the Federation Bungalow
style.

This site reflects the earliest period and later periods of social
development of the suburb. The Moreton Bay Fig is of considerable
significance because its planting by a Conservator of Forests has been
instrumental in the landscape character of the district. This place is
of considerable social significance.

Part of a cultural group
Located within a towns cape area

No other place in the district represents both the earliest phase of
development and landscape character from this period of the
development of the district.

Physical Description

Front and side entries
Low limestone wall separating garden from street
Mature trees from the period of development

History

'Homebush' was one of the earliest residences in Peppermint Grove,
when the suburb was little more than scrubland. The place reflects
the period in Peppermint Grove's history when members of Perth's
social and economic elite left the more established suburbs to locate
themselves in the 'naturally' beautiful Peppermint Grove. J EdnieBrown,
as Conservator of Forests, reputedly planted a Moreton Bay
Fig in his front garden in 1899, which encouraged the planting of
'exotics' that flourished in the suburb. From 1925-1945 'Homebush'
was occupied by Horace Jackson, a prominent Perth solicitor.
Considerable historical significance.

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Framed and sheeted
Extensively modified
Roof and Verandah simplified
Verandah partly infilled

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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