LORNE (No. 13 River Road, Cannington)

Statement of Significance

Lorna, a rendered brick and tile dwelling, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
The place is a good example of an Inter-war Californian Bungalow residence, an architectural style not readily embraced in Cannington.
The place is associated with the development of the area in the Inter-war period pre-dating suburban development, which began in earnest in this particular area in the 1960s.

Physical Description

The rendered brick and tile dwelling is setback approximately 9 metres from its front street boundary. An open carport has been constructed in front of the dwelling in the same style as the original building. The dwelling displays many characteristics of the Inter-war Californian Bungalow style of architecture including:
• Low pitch roof with street facing gable
• Exposed roof timbers
• Brick construction
• Timber framed casement window with geometric leadlight
• Verandah supported on bulky masonry pier
Internally the dwelling features 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. It features jarrah floors, skirtings and doorframes. Original fireplace, ornate ceilings and lead light windows are also extant.

History

The Canning Road District was one of the early areas to be gazetted under the Roads Boards Act in 1871. In the early days, much of the activity in the area was focused around Mason’s Landing (see site No. 15). It was not until 1893, when the railway line came through that the town of Cannington really came into its own, and which resulted in a shift in focus away from the river.
Old plans of the area suggest the original land grant, where the subject place was situated was allocated to Alfred Waylen in 1841. The original grant comprised 578 acres, which was located on the eastern side of the river from what is now known as Nicholson Road to the timber landing (presumably Mason’s). It was known as Location 5. Subsequent ownership is noted below:
1. Mr Alfred Waylen 578 acres 1841-1868
2. Mr Benjamin Mason 578 acres 1868-1871
3. Mr Francis Bird & family & Mr Henry Hetherington 578 acres 1871-1882
4. Mr Joseph Shaw 578 acres 1882-1886
5. Mr William E Marmion & Mr Robert Sholl 542 acres 1886-1896
The Estate was subdivided by Alfred Edward Morgans and Frank Wilson in 1900 following the death of Mr William E Marmion. It was 18 acres less than the original land grant as some land had been taken for the South West Railway, Albany Road and the Tramway and Road from Bickley Valley to Canning Landing.
The subject place was built in 1936 and would have been one of the earlier dwellings constructed on the portion of River Road between Woodloes Street and Albany Highway. By 1953 only four of the nine lots had been developed. By 1965 eight of the nine lots had been developed.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good - noted the front perimeter fence was removed in 2022

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