Local Government
Albany
Region
Great Southern
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Location
10 Alexander St Centennial Park
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1870
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current | 20 Aug 2021 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 | Considerable |
Considerable |
|
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Jun 2001 | Category B |
Category B |
|
Statement of Significance
The Castle has cultural heritage significance for the follow reasons:
The house is a unique example and interpretation of the Victorian Tudor style of architecture that features fine detailing and has retained a high level of authenticity.
The place is representative of some of the earliest residential dwellings built in this part of Albany townsite that was once semi-rural.
Physical Description
Some of the notable features of this place include:
• Projecting bay with castellated roof and parapet with battlement - hence the name The Castle
• Wooden framed, tall casement windows, with Tudor arch over window in projecting bay
• Small wing with battlement on east side
• Set close to road in residential street, close to commercial area
• Brick construction, originally built from large sun dried bricks
• Previously tuck pointed, now rendered and painted
• Steeply pitched corrugated iron roof
• Prominent gables with broad moulded capping
• Front verandah under separate roof
• Rendered chimney in central position of house, with moulded top
• Access via front entry on east side of house
Some obvious modifications include:
• Extensions to rear in fibreboard
• Lattice screens on facade
History
The Castle was originally built for a suburban market garden. The Rate Book entry for 1890 shows Lot 45 was owned by Alexander Moir. The Lot was later subdivided in 1920.
Alexander Moir was born in 1826 in Markinch, Fifeshire, Scotland. He came to Albany in 1852 with his three brothers - Andrew, George and John – initially to work for Mr Cheyne. As well as successful farming pursuits, John and Alexander in particular became well-known merchants with businesses along Stirling Terrace. In 1854, Alexander Moir married Catherine, the Rev. John Wollaston’s housekeeper (Wollaston House in Duke Street) and they had 13 children. By 1861 Alex Moir had started trading from his first house in Stirling Tce (now the site of the George Hotel) until he constructed Edinburgh House and Glasgow House. In c1865, they built their new family home named ‘Aberdeen House’ in Stirling Terrace which later adapted to become the Royal George Hotel.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: High/Moderate
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Johnson; "Town of Albany Heritage Survey". | 1994 | ||
| Heritage TODAY Site visit and Assessment | 1999 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
12 Sep 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Oct 2021Disclaimer
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