House - 21 Fraser Street

Author

National Trust of Western Australia

Place Number

11791

Location

21 Fraser St Gingin

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Mrs Whitty's House

Local Government

Gingin

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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
Municipal Inventory Adopted 17 Nov 1994 Category C

Statement of Significance

One of the oldest houses in Gingin and still occupied by a Grand-daughter of the original owner. This house is well kept and has great charm.

Physical Description

Charming brick and iron house built in 1880. It has a verandah to the front which has been partly enclosed at one end. The bricks are laid in English Garden Bond. The simple timber fence despite the use of sheep wire and chain mesh enhances the charm of the house. The house is set in a well-tended and charming garden.

History

Assessment 1978 Construction 1880 Note: NTWA records this as 11 Fraser St.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall EARTH Adobe {Mud Brick}

Creation Date

10 Jun 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

05 Feb 2024

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