House

Statement of Significance

Residence, 45 Henry Road is a good representative example of one of the few Post World War Two Austerity architectural style residential developments in York, and likely the only architect design such residence of the period (Post war 1950s) in York. It is significant for the association with the Lodge family, and for its contribution to the historic townscape of York

Physical Description

The single storey residence addresses its corner location cranking across the elevated site maximising its outlook on both street frontages. The simple hipped roof form clad with clay tiles and the face-brick stretcher bond are characteristic the architectural style.
The residence is partially obscured by mature plantings in the landscaped garden.

History

C. Lodge owned the property. Mrs CA Nicholson (nee Lodge) is the widow of Hal Nicholson who was the Convenor of the York archives until c.2000. Together, Mrs CA Nicholson and her sister Mrs D Casey were C. Lodge’s daughters who grew up in this residence.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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