Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
150 Crystal Brook Rd Wattle Grove
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1960, Constructed from 1937
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
· The place has social value for its association with an influential community member
· The place has historic value as a demonstration of a cement block residence constructed at a time when building materials were scarce.
Physical Description
Single storey dwelling that has been much extended from the original one room weatherboard structure. The present dwelling has a low pitch hipped roof with continuing verandah to the front and side elevations, supported on timber columns.
History
1937 (one room - weatherboard - currently kitchen), 1939 (bedroom & passage)
1941, 1946, 1952, 1959/60 (concrete blocks), 1985-88 (brickwork, render)
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - Moderate
Condition
Good This residence was the home of the school teacher at Wattle Grove, Mrs Wright who took up the position as school teacher at the Wattle Grove School which was built in 1940. The dates of her employment have not been established. She was active in the community and Parents and Citizens association. The residence is constructed of concrete blocks which were used during the World War II and immediately afterwards when building materials for private owners were difficult to obtain.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
Creation Date
23 Jan 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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