Guildford Primary School

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The place is the oldest continuously operating, purpose built government school in Western Australia. It has operated on its current site since 1870 and although substantially modified, portions of the original building are still in use; The place is highly valued for the role it has played in the community and the activities it has supported; The buildings dating from 1870 to 1919 and the mature landscape of the place is a positive contribution to the presentation of the site and to the aesthetic character of the historic town of Guildford. In particular, those surviving remnants of Richard Roach Jewell's 1870 building have a reasonable level of integrity and present tangible reminders of the longevity of the school; The place is highly valued as an integral part of the historic village of Guildford for its location, setting and design. The growth and change of the village are reflected in the fabric of the school grounds and buildings; The progressive development of the fabric of the place illustrates the types of facilities considered appropriate during distinct periods of development in Western Australia. The portions of the main building, dating from 1899 to 1919, were designed and built by the Public Works Department; The 1899-1919 additions to the place represent a major growth period of the school, the town and Western Australia in general and are highly valued by the school community for their scale and form and for the quality of the environment they provide; and The former latrines and shelter sheds are also of standard designs implemented by the Public Works and Education departments and reflect the development of school grounds in the 1940s. The former boys' shelter (bicycle shed) is the most intact example of this type of facility at the place. The prefabricated Bristol classrooms have little significance although they demonstrate how the Education Department coped with increased school populations in the post-war period. The recent additions to the place, including the pre-primary and toilet/entry block have little significance although they demonstrate the character of development sought by the school community, in response to community- based education policy.

Physical Description

A Government Primary School consisting of three sections. The earliest section is believed to have been constructed in around 1867. New additions are in keeping with the original. The early two toned Flemish bond brickwork is still visible. The School Masters residence forms the earliest section of the building. It was partly demolished around 1900 and a new section was added. Two other buildings were located west of the school; an early mud brick building (demolished) and a new headmasters residence opposite Ethel Street (built 1920s and demolished in 1960s). More recent additions of the pre-primary school have been made in 1993 along the Helena Street frontage.

History

The original parts of the school include the hall and general usage area. The school is an important building that has been developed and extended with the economic growth of Guildford. The school oval was filled in and developed in 1967. A large mature oak tree is located to the north of the school grounds and is a sign of early plantings.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant building stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A single-storey brick and iron home built in 1921. House is set on a large property fronting Helena River. Numerous alterations have been made to the house. The property has a well, sheds and some mature vegetation. The tennis court used to be on the block next door (No 3).

History

The property was originally granted to G. Cowcher in 1830-42. In 1857 the land was bought by John Hyde and later belonged to Spencer Crompton. The original home was an Indian bungalow style house with French doors opening onto the front verandah. This building was demolished prior to 1921 and its remaining bricks were used in the south wall and part of the west wall of the existing house. Mr Stewart was a trained veterinarian, he used to teach wool classing and farm management at Guildford Grammar School. The Stewart's had several children. Five boys slept on the verandah after it was partially infilled.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A single-storey Federation style house built early 1900s. Constructed in brick and iron, the house features a straight pitched hipped roof, a small gabled entrance, together with a side entrance, full length sash windows, turned timber posts with decorative timber fretwork and valance. Restored in keeping with the original.

History

The place is associated with the growth of Guildford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A large brick and iron house built in 1905 for Mr Gregory Gill. House features a hipped roof, bull nose verandah to front and side, fretted valance and imposing brick corbelled chimneys. One window dates from the 1930s. The house has been extended and restored in character with the original.

History

The place is associated with the growth of Guildford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant building stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A single-storey brick and iron cottage built c.1880s from local clay bricks. Cottage features two-tone Flemish bond brickwork, hipped roof and a bullnose verandah along the front and western side. Architectural design is based on a simple square with four original rooms on either side of a central passage. The cottage has been restored to its original state.

History

This house was owned by the Roach family who had a carting business. The house originally had identical iron lace work as 55 East St. The western wall was reconstructed in 1950/60s and the bullnose verandah on the western side was added at a later date.

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Turners House

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building makes a considerable contribution to the town as a very good example of a grand Federation Era house. It has strong connections with notable individuals in the town's history.

Physical Description

Large Federation style brick and iron house. The corrugated iron roof is half gabled (timber) with decorative panel. House has a small entry gable and a large decoratively corbelled chimney. A verandah extends around the north and west sides of the house. It has turned verandah posts and arches of timber fretwork. Tuck-pointed brickwork has been painted. The property has a significant traditional garden of mature trees and shrubs and croquet lawn.

History

The original home of E A Evans who came from England as a Qualified Mechanical Engineer in 1912. He was the Railway Workshop Manager at Fremantle and then Midland. He rose to the position of Commissioner of Railways and Mayor of Guildford. He died in office in 1941. The house remained in the Evans family until 1942. The property was then owned by A & B Turner until 1989. The Turner family planted the oak tree to the rear. Evans planted the large pine tree at the front.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant building stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A single-storey weatherboard and iron cottage built c.1920. Features include a simple pitched roof with gabled ends, bullnosed verandah, timber valance, sash windows flanked by two narrow pane windows. Site of a clay pit at the rear.

History

Forms a group of weatherboards (No. 20, 22, 24, 26 & 28) believed to be War Service homes, possibly built by Douglas Jones Construction.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A single-storey weatherboard cottage built c.1920. Features include a simple straight pitched roof with gabled ends, decorative timber fretwork, central front door flanked by double hung sash windows with narrow pane sides. Lost original verandah posts. Site of clay pit to rear of cottage.

History

Forms a group of weatherboards (No. 20, 22, 24, 26 & 28) believed to be War Service homes sited on old clay pits filled with saw dust. They may have been built by Douglas Jones Construction. The original roof has been replaced.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A single-storey weatherboard and iron cottage built c.1920. An example of post World War I housing. Features include a simple pitched roof with gabled ends, a large gable verandah facing the street and decorative timberwork. Verandah has been partially infilled.

History

Forms a group of weatherboards (No. 20, 22, 24, 26 & 28) believed to be War Service homes sited on old clay pits filled with saw dust. They may have been built by Douglas Jones Construction. The original roof has been replaced.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant building stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A single-storey weatherboard and iron cottage built c.1920. A good example of post World War I architecture.

History

Forms a group of weatherboards (No. 20, 22, 24, 26 & 28) believed to be War Service homes, possibly built by Douglas Jones Construction.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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Statement of Significance

The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A single-storey weatherboard and iron cottage built c.1920. A good example of post World War I housing. Features include a simple pitched roof with gabled ends, a large gable verandah facing the street. Site of clay pit at rear.

History

Forms a group of weatherboards (No. 20, 22, 24, 26 & 28) believed to be War Service homes, possibly built by Douglas Jones Construction.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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Statement of Significance

This pair of semi-detached cottages are one of only three remaining in Guildford and the only pair still be to be used as two separate dwellings.

Physical Description

A pair of semi-detached cottages built c.1890. Features include tuck-pointed Flemish bond brickwork, hipped iron roofs, bullnosed verandah and turned verandah posts. Both cottages feature central front doors with fanlights flanked by a double hung sash window on either side. The roof height is accentuated by two chimneys with rendered corbelling. Cottages are symmetrical in design. The internal design gives three bedrooms with the rear bedroom adjoining the central front parapet wall and window at the rear.

History

The place is associated with the growth of Guildford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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This pair of semi-detached cottages are one of only three remaining in Guildford and the only pair still be to be used as two separate dwellings.

Physical Description

A pair of semi-detached cottages built c.1890. Features include tuck-pointed Flemish bond brickwork, hipped iron roofs, bullnosed verandah and turned verandah posts. Both cottages feature central front doors with fanlights flanked by a double hung sash window on either side. The roof height is accentuated by two chimneys with rendered corbelling. Cottages are symmetrical in design. The internal design gives three bedrooms with the rear bedroom adjoining the central front parapet wall and window at the rear.

History

The place is associated with the growth of Guildford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Carinya

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A two-storey brick and iron Federation style house. Features of the house include a hipped roof with a broken pitch over the front verandah, gabled front entrance, double hung sash windows. House is situated in an attractive traditional garden with mature trees.

History

This house is believed to have been built in an old clay pit for the Parsons family. The house has been retained by the West family. It has a fine garden with a grape walk.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant building stock which make up the historic town's fabric. 'Gold boom' architecture. Evidence of prosperity of post residents.

Physical Description

A single-storey Flemish bond brick and iron villa built c.1895. Features include a front bay window with wrap around bullnose verandah, original fine cast iron lacework and double hung sash windows with central front door. This house originally had a front bullnose verandah only. The east verandah was added by the current owner in the 1980s.

History

The place is associated with the growth of Guildford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Wellman House

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

An elegant brick and iron villa built c.1900. House features a straight pitched roof, full length verandah, half timbered and stucco gable over an attractive front bay window. Verandah has turned posts. Probably originally had iron lace or timber fretwork on verandah posts.

History

Built by the Wellman family who were early Guildford pioneers. The place is associated with the growth of Guildford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Bank of New South Wales (NSW)(fmr)

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A single-storey brick and iron house built in the early 20th century. House features a hipped roof, dormer gabled entry, and wrap around bullnose verandah.

History

The place is associated with the growth of Guildford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building forms part of the remnant stock which make up the historic town's fabric.

Physical Description

A single-storey brick and iron house built in the early 20th century. House features a hipped roof, dormer gabled entry, and wrap around bullnose verandah.

History

The place is associated with the growth of Guildford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Shop (Retail/Commerce)

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The building is a component of the historical commercial centre.

Physical Description

Single-storey building, parapet has decorative stucco elements. The facade is tuck-pointed. Original street level facade has been replaced.

History

Constructed at the turn of the 20th century, the building was one of the commercial premises erected in response to the increased population resulting from the expansion of industry in the area.

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Jecks Cottage

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02915 Guildford Historic Town

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The place is a representative of the earliest cottages remaining in Guildford. It contains very early architectural features such as cross and bible front door and rare half sash windows with original glass (pane and a half).

Physical Description

A colonial style brick and iron cottage built c.1840s. House has a hipped roof over verandah while brickwork is English Garden Bond. (Three courses stretch then one bond). The 'cross and bible' front door is flanked by two rare panes and half sash windows. There are two brick chimneys - one original. The verandah is replaced with concrete and lacework has been added together with fibro additions. The original cottage consisted of two rooms.

History

Believed to have been built by Thomas Jecks after purchasing the land in 1840 from F Whitfield. Jecks was a pioneer in the Swan River Colony. He was partner in the former York Hotel or Woodbridge Inn established in 1835. The hotel was situated on the York Road on part of the Woodbridge Estate. Jecks later withdrew his partnership with the Jones family and built a general store in Swan Street in 1840. In 1841 he extended the scope of his business to include an inn which he named 'Rose & Crown'. Jecks was also a local builder. Jecks left the land and cottages at number 47 & 49 to his daughter Emma on his death in 1847. (No 47 demolished). The land extends to Helena River.

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