House

Author

Shire of Toodyay

Place Number

12186

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Location

3 Arthur St Toodyay

Location Details

GPS: 0449883 6508810

Local Government

Toodyay

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1910

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	01 Dec 2012

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	27 Aug 1998	Category 3	Category 3 Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place has historic value for its association with the pensioner guard Francis Kirk and the convict period in Toodyay. The building has historic value as an example of housing development in Toodyay in the 1910's. the place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape of the town of Toodyay.

Physical Description

A brick building in an 'L' shape plan to the front elevation. Projecting gabled wing with timbered apex and finial. Timber casement and sash windows. A bullnose verandah canopy is over the return verandah which is open with timber posts. Tall red brick chimney. Brickwork laid in stretcher bond above the verandah canopy and a form of garden wall bond to the main elevation (5 stretcher courses, 1 header, 5 stretcher etc) Some rusting to the roof but generally in good condition.

History

Francis Kirk, a pensioner guard, was allotted this site in December 1860. Gordon Wroth lived in this house when he returned from World War One.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Medium

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Settlements

Creation Date

18 Sep 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

19 Apr 2021

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