Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
790 Welshpool Rd Wattle Grove
Location Details
opp wandilla nursery
Construction Date
Constructed from 1925
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 | 21 Jul 1997 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
· The place has historic value for its association with the establishment and development of the poultry industry in Wattle Grove
· The place has historic value for its association with early settlers in the district, the Archer family
Physical Description
A small timber framed and weatherboard cottage of asymmetric plan form. The recessed section forms the verandah to the front elevation accessed by a single timber door to a hallway and double French doors into living accommodation. Timber framed sash and casement windows. Square bay window to the front elevation is a later addition with fibro panelling below the windows.
Hipped and gabled roof with separate verandah canopy below the open eaves.
A brick extension has been added to the rear of the original cottage.
History
Poultry farming, technology
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Moderate
Condition
Fair This residence built in 1925 was the home of the Archer family who established a poultry farm on the property. The poultry farm was the earliest and most successful farm of it is type in the district. Charles Joseph Archer regularly advertised his produce throughout the 1930s and 1940s.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor J; "Foothills Connection". |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Manufacturing & processing |
Creation Date
02 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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