Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
161 Avon Tce York
Location Details
Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586
Construction Date
Constructed from 1920
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Some Significance |
Some Significance |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
Residence 161 Avon Terrace is historically significant for the associations with JL Lauder and Sydney Wansbrough. It is a good example of a typical residence of the early 1920 period, making a significant contribution to the Avon Terrace streetscape and the historic townscape.
Physical Description
Single storey addressing the corner situation with a gable feature to each street front and a corner veranda under The main roof. The gables are detailed in half-timber on roughcast. The veranda is detailed with a vertical spaced valance and turned timber posts. simple symmetrical frontage with central entry flanked by single double-hung timber-framed windows. The residence has a minimal setback to the street fronts.
History
In 1921, James Lauder Wansborough acquired the property adjoining to this on the south side (159 Avon Terrace). In October 1922, he transferred this property; house and land, to his son Sydney Harry Wansborough.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Moderate
Authenticity: Moderate
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Creation Date
05 Oct 2020Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Jun 2021Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.