Camilleri House (fmr)

Statement of Significance

St Vincent de Pauls, a brick and iron dwelling in the Inter-War California Bungalow style building, now used as offices, has cultural heritage significance as an example of the style and as the local headquarters of the local St Vincent de Pauls charitable organisation. The dwelling is significant on the following grounds:

Physical Description

A simple rendered brick and iron house in the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It has a gable roof with the ends half-timbered. The original verandah posts have been replaced. Miss Layman is believed to be the original occupant.

A simple single storey rendered brick and custom orb roof dwelling in the Inter-War California Bungalow style, it presents simple part timbered gables to the street and would appear to have been rendered in more recent times.

The place is in good condition. With the exception of the small section to the right of the building, which is an addition, the balance of the facade is original. The chamfered verandah posts have been shortened and now rest on brick pillars. Major additions to the back of the house took place in the early 1990s. The original house was small with a garage on the left side, No longer extant.

History

Marian St. Clair Layman (of Wonnerup House) was the first owner of the house. She is well respected for her wood carving skills and left a legacy of ornate carvings within the house.

A gate carved by Layman is located at Wonnerup House. Miss Layman carved a well known overmantel at Wonnerup House. The place is now run as a St. Vincent de Paul shop, in conjunction with the local Catholic Church.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity Notes: The place is no longer a dwelling, but its original use remains reasonably apparent. The place retains a moderate degree of integrity.

Authenticity Notes: The place has been altered and original detail lost. It retains a moderate degree of authenticity.

Moderate Degree/Moderate Degree

Condition

Good

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