Local Government
Albany
Region
Great Southern
Location
58 Vancouver St Albany
Location Details
58-60
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890 to 1915
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Jun 2001 | Category B | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 | Some/moderate | |
Statement of Significance
The place at 58 Vancouver Street has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: The place is a fine example of a Federation Bungalow style residence with original detailing and finishes typical of this style and which has maintained a high level of authenticity. The place reflects the typical dwelling of a rising middle class that emerged from the commercial and service industries that developed around the port of Albany in the latter part of the 19th century particularly when Albany was the main port for Western Australia and popular holiday resort. The place is associated with Mr Walter J and Mrs Smyth who were the original owners. 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: • Elevated setting – high streetscape value • Symmetrical façade with a central front door • Timber framed double hung sash windows - double set of windows on either side of door • Hipped asbestos roof • Verandah across front elevation under separate roof with timber posts and decorative balustrading • Two tall chimneys symmetrically located on either side of the centre pitch of the roof • Picket fence and attractive cottage garden Some obvious modifications include: • Verandah posts and balustrading are not original • Removal of paint from wall below the verandah and original facebrick revealed
History
This place is one of a large number of important heritage buildings in Vancouver St.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Moderate Authenticity: High/Moderate
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage TODAY Site visit and Assessment | 1999 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
15 May 1998Publish 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.