Local Government
Albany
Region
Great Southern
Location
54 Vancouver St Albany
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 | Some/moderate | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Jun 2001 | Category C | |
Statement of Significance
The place at 54 Vancouver Street has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: The place is a fine example of the Federation Queen Anne style with finishes and detailing typical of this style and which has maintained a high level of authenticity. The place has landmark value being situated prominently on the high side of Vancouver Street overlooking the street and the harbour. The place is one of a group of houses/buildings in the historically important Vancouver Street that have heritage value both individually and as part of a streetscape.
Physical Description
Some of the notable features of this place include: • Asymmetrical façade • Painted rendered finish • Projecting gabled wing with steeply pitched corrugated iron roof • Decorative timber barge board, verandah posts and balustrading • Decorative window moulding and iron work • Verandah across rest of front elevation – flat roof • Half hipped and gable metal roof • Three chimneys with moulded capping Some obvious modifications include: • External colour scheme
History
The place at 54 Vancouver Street is located on original Town Lot 213. The earliest available records show that Charles Alfred Haslam, labourer, was the owner of this property in 1882. It is not clear when the residence was built. In 1884 Charles and his wife Margaret (nee Donohue) were in court over a dispute and their marriage ended. The land was subdivided around 1893, and other owners on the title deeds include well known Albany residents Samuel Johnson Haynes (1893) of Haynes Robinson Solicitors in York Street, Alexander Robert Richardson (1896), and Herbert Robinson (1911) who was the son of John and Margaret Robinson who established Drew Robinson & Co in Stirling Terrace and was the brother of Robert Thomas Robinson of Haynes Robinson Solicitors.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Authenticity: High/Moderate
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Bodycoat; "Assessment for the Town of Albany Municipal Heritage Inventory" | City of Albany | 1995 | |
| 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 |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
17 Mar 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
15 Jun 2022Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.