Site: York Hotel

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26586 Central York Heritage Area

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The site of York Hotel is significant for the hospitality and socialisation of generations of the York community in the hotel and later a workers’ social club and a Gentlemen’s club. The association with Joseph Monger is significant. The architectural style that mirrored Faversham House was a considerable landmark and contribution to the historic townscape of York. The building was demolished c. 2000

Physical Description

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History

Following Ensign Dale’s exploration of the York district, and hearing of its agricultural potential, by 1833, the Monger family moved to York, where J. H. Monger Snr. had established a hotel and store, and operated as a merchant for many pastoralists. The hotel, known as the York Hotel, was advertised for sale in 1844, and after this date J. H. Monger Snr. concentrated on his merchant business. In 1842 the York Hotel was originally constructed as the residence of Joseph Monger. It is claimed that he built a replica of Faversham House, that was owned by his brother John Henry Monger jnr, directly aligned and facing Faversham House to irritate his brother. In 1884 Herbert Monger took over the York Hotel, as the place was at that time, with stables surrounding. In 1921, the hotel became the York Workers Social and Leisure Club managed by William John Cooper. The stables were demolished and Charles Foreman established the State Timber Yard on the south side of the hotel building. By 1944, the hotel was converted to an exclusive Gentleman’s club with flats above. After the club ceased operation, the building converted to flats and fell into disrepair. In 1966 Charles William Ashworth purchased the property that was subsequently significantly damaged in the 1968 Meckering earthquake. Chimneys smashed through the gable roofs. The roofs were replaced with flat roofs, and the building continued to provide flats accommodation and fell further into disrepair before being demolished in c.2000.

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Albion Hotel & Grounds (fmr)

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

Statement of Significance

The Albion is a good representative example of two stages of Victorian Georgian architectural style that makes a considerable contribution to the historic townscapes of the Blandstown precinct, and the town of York. The Albion is of historical significance as an integral part of the early development of Blandsown, a way of life no longer practiced, and associations with W Edgar who had the first licence in 1861.

Physical Description

The place evidences two distinctive buildings that are semidetached. The single storey dwelling is close to the road frontage and parallel to it. The front wall is rendered. It is symmetrical with a central front door flanked by single double-hung windows. The high-pitched hipped roof breaks pitch over the front veranda that is supported by square timber posts. The two-storey addition is at right angles to the original dwelling with landscaped gardens to its front and west side. It evidences verandas to the “front” and both sides with the east side veranda extending over part of the roof of the dwelling. The two-storey section addresses the secondary street front of Revett Place. The building is likely rendered masonry. The roof is hipped with break pitch over the verandas that are supported by stop-chamfered square timber post at both levels. There is a decorative timber valance on the first floor. It is claimed that the dwelling was the original inn with a large cellar.

History

After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1844 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. The “village” now known as Blandstown, the oldest privately settled part of the York town, developed around Balladong Farm due to the influential presence, water supply, and the river crossing. In 1860 SS Parker sold 32 perches to Archibald Edgar, victualler for 18 pound. He had the first licence for the Albion Inn. In 1861, he borrowed 200 pounds from Frederick Wittenoom, likely to build the hotel.

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Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate/high

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House and Gardens

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

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Langsford House

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

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Langsford House is fine representative example of a significant two storey Victorian Georgian architectural style residence. Associations with W Langsford who built the place are significant. It makes a considerable contribution to the historic townscapes of the Blandstown Heritage Area, and the town of York.

Physical Description

A two storied brick house with two storied timber verandah across the front, built close to the road in c1873. The two-storey residence is set close to the road with mature plantings and gardens in the setback and within the property. The brick building is symmetrical on the street front with both levels aligned in window and door openings. The front veranda is original and south side likely an addition. Both levels of the verandas are supported by square timber posts. The first-floor evidences non-original vertical spaced timber balustrading. The simple hipped roof is relatively high pitched, and breaks pitch over the verandas. Tall rectangular face brick chimneys are corbelled around the tops.

History

After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1844 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. The “village” now known as Blandstown, the oldest privately settled part of the York town, developed around Balladong Farm due to the influential presence, water supply, and the river crossing. In 1861, SS Parker sold half an acre to John Langsford, blacksmith, for 80 pounds. The land straddled what became Parker Road. He built the two-storey residence.

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Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderage/high

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York Fire Station

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Gallop’s Residence and Shop, 208 Avon Terrace, at one time known as Bryong Cottage is significant in demonstrating an early dwelling and shop addition beyond the Mongerstown area, that makes a contribution to the historic townscape of York. The associations with prominent York identity Richard Gallop and his wife Mary are significant for the establishment of the vineyard and wine making and selling enterprise that demonstrates a way of life no longer practiced.

Physical Description

The single storey rendered masonry residence has a typical (Georgian) symmetrical frontage with central door and flanking single double hung sash windows with multi-pane glazing. The simple hipped roof has a separate hipped skillion veranda across the front supported by square timber posts. The single protruding gable frontage shop has been added on the north side of the dwelling, up to the front boundary. The front façade has a simple single entry door and a set of two louvred windows.

History

After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm, although it was not a success and in 1832, Revett. H. Bland and Arthur Trimmer leased the farm (Balladong) for two sections: Trimmer to north, later sold to J Monger, in what later became Mongerstown, and Bland to the south in what became known as Blandstown. 208 Avon Terrace is north of the “Mongerstown” area, and one of the early dwellings beyond those ‘towns’. Richard Gallop (1843-1899) arrived in York in 1865, associated with one of the earliest families in the Colony; his father Richard snr became a respected pioneer of market gardening in Perth. Richard Gallop managed the Albion Inn in Blandstown for 3 years before purchasing Mile Pool Farm from Walkinshaw Cowan, York’s Resident Magistrate, in 1868. He developed that property into one of the best fruit growing properties in York prior to broadacre agriculture and established the potential future industry for the York district. He was one of five inaugural members of the York Municipal Council in 1871, and elected to the Road Board that same year, and served on both for ten years including other voluntary service around the town. In 1888 due to ill health, he and his wife Mary moved into town (208 Avon Terrace) where he established the vineyard that ran down to the River at the east produced wine and sold it from the premises. The home was called Bryong Cottage. Richard Gallop died in 1899; his wife remained and carried on the business. In 1909 Mary Gallop, widow, storekeeper, was granted an Australian Wine License, after holding a Colonial Wine License for 9 years at the shop and dwelling at Lot 39 Avon Terrace. Mary Gallop died in 1926 and was interred with her husband in York Cemetery. The building was condemned after storm damage in 2010 but has since been retained.

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Integrity: Moderate/high Authenticity: Moderate/high

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Brook Cottage

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

Statement of Significance

Brook Cottage represents developments over time with a federation bungalow frontage and earlier Victorian build behind, and additions, demonstrating ongoing residential functions and responses to flooding events. It makes some contribution to the historic townscapes of the Blandstown precinct, and the town of York.

Physical Description

After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1844 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. The “village” now known as Blandstown, the oldest privately settled part of the York town, developed around Balladong Farm due to the influential presence, water supply, and the river crossing. The front section c1890 has a passage between two rooms, symmetrical and simple face red brick on random stone footings with corrugated iron clad hipped roof and bull-nose dropped verandah with simple timber posts. The rear section c1880 is also of brick on stone footings with painted rendered walls. It has a 150 skillion roof which until 2003 continued over a low open rear verandah. The rear room was added in 2003-2004. There are four face brick chimneys. Renovations to extend the property occurred approximately June 1999, to include its first bathroom, separate toilet and family room.

History

The original centre section of Brook Cottage was built in 1856 (as per our heritage reports and other documentation). The front and rear sections were added in the 1890s. After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1844 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. The “village” now known as Blandstown, the oldest privately settled part of the York town, developed around Balladong Farm due to the influential presence, water supply, and the river crossing.

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Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate/high

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Wansbrough House

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

Physical Description

Wansbrough House comprises the main house (c1860s), a cottage (c1859), an old toilet (c1860s) and grounds. The grounds of Wansbrough House have rarity value as an integral part of the Blandstown Heritage Precinct. This precinct is a rare, virtually intact example of rural development within the State.

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Sound but has water penetration

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

Statement of Significance

Wansbrough House has historic and social significance. It is part of Blandstown, a small rural community that developed in the locality of York in the 1830s. As such it has associations with the first European settlers and early colonial history of York and Western Australia. It was an important place in the social life of early York and people met on many occasions at the place to dress for the various dances and balls held in the York Town Hall. The place is associated with George Wansbrough a local builder and prominent citizen of York who contributed to the evolution of the present York community. He was a foundation member of the York Municipal Council elected in March 1871, and his home was an important centre of social interaction. Wansbrough is a demonstration of how, in the period of early development of the State, buildings of good quality were achieved using local materials and traditional construction methods adapted to suit local conditions.

Physical Description

Located at Bland Bridge at the centre of Blandstown Heritage Precinct. House and grounds present landmark qualities to the Blandstown streetscape of the pre 1880 period. The building is designed in the Victorian Georgian Style and surrounded by mature landscaped gardens that slope down towards Bland’s Brook and by the low brick boundary wall on Avon Terrace.

History

After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1944 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. When Parker and his wife moved to Balladong Farm they initially lived in a simple, two-roomed mud brick house. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. He built stone stables and a granary, and employed many ticket of leave men. In 1858, Parker erected a large steam flour mill and began a flour milling business. In 1860, by which time the Parkers had nine children, Parker had Bridge House built by George Wansbrough, a local builder. Both a builder and a wheelwright, Wansbrough served his apprenticeship in Perth. He returned to York in 1852, where his family had settled 21 years earlier, to assist his brother in cutting the roof of the first Wesley Church. He soon established his own business and in 1860, moved his trade to his newly constructed house in Avon Terrace in the centre of Blandstown (Wansbrough House). He was a founding member of the York Municipal Council in 1871. It is claimed there are similarities in construction and design between Wansbrough House and Bridge House the most notable of which is the parapet at the southern end of the front façade

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Integrity: High Authenticity: High

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Bakery & Residence (fmr)

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

Statement of Significance

Residence and Bakehouse is a rare remaining example of a c.1860 residence and bakehouse. The residence is good representative example of Victorian Georgian architectural style. Historically it represents one of the early enterprises that developed in Blandstown. It makes a contribution to the historic townscapes of the Blandstown precinct, and of the town of York.

Physical Description

The residence has an expansive frontage that is balanced across the rendered front wall with door and window (multi-paned) openings. The high-pitched hipped roof extends over the full-length skillion front veranda that is supported by square timber posts. The veranda extends down the south side with a hipped juncture. A sculpted timber valance detail runs along the underside of the gutter board across the front. A single chimney corbelled face brick chimney is central on the roof ridge. The bakehouse is set apart from the rear of the residence, addressing the secondary street. It is a single room painted face brick on a stone foundation with a gabled front with a double-hung multi-paned window. The entry door is on the east side accessing the rear of the residence. As well as the Bakehouse, there are other outbuildings and part of the large underground tank system that provided water for the house and bakery.

History

After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1844 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. The “village” now known as Blandstown, the oldest privately settled part of the York town, developed around Balladong Farm due to the influential presence, water supply, and the river crossing. In 1857 William Edwards, yeoman purchased this site for his daughter Caroline Horley who had been widowed that year. He later built a store for her to run. In 1882, Maxwell Ferguson and William Mumme both brewers purchased Mrs Horley’s bakery for 65 pounds. The bakehouse was at one time known as Mercer’s bakery. A general store was operating from the house for some time until the 1960s. The Residence and Bakehouse is an example of the enterprise of the early settlers and the ongoing development of Blandstown.

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House

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

Statement of Significance

Residence, 31 Avon Terrace is an example of the original Georgian residence with an added Federation gable frontage in 1890 that demonstrates an era of development in Blandstown at the time. It makes a contribution to the historical townscape of York.

Physical Description

The single storey residence has a double frontage with a protruding gable. The predominantly hipped roof is separate from the veranda that has a bullnose roof supported by timber posts. The feature gable has a curved half-timbered detail over roughcast and a finial at the apex. The protruding gable room with a central rectangular bay is detailed with face bricks with a contrasting quoin colour as for the quoins on the main front wall. The main part of the residence (including under the front veranda) is constructed of random coursed stone that is pointed on the façade. The front windows are double-hung sashes, with the gable window flanked by sidelights. The front door set has sidelights and a fanlight. The tall chimneys are face brick with corbelled tops. The small brick and stone Edwardian house was built on part of the block originally comprising of 29 Avon Terrace, by some members of the family who owned 29 Avon Terrace. The block was subdivided from the larger block and in 1911 a large room of brick was built close to the adjoining house. It had an ornate side door, which has now been converted to a window. A brick and stone house with brick quoins. The building has a characteristic high pitched corrugated iron roof, decorative verandah at the front, decorated gable and window canopy. By 1919 three more stone rooms had been added to the large brick room, adjoined by a small passage way. A front and back verandah was added (iron lace decorating the front). Much later the back verandah was converted to a bathroom and laundry. Missing is a large curved awning from the front window of the brick room. In 1992 it was thought to be causing cracking in that wall and was removed.

History

This house was originally used as a sitting come music room for 29 Avon Terrace. It is also the location of one of the earliest schooling sites. This school certainly pre-dated the present house and was conducted by Mr George Pope. After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1844 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. The “village” now known as Blandstown, the oldest privately settled part of the York town, developed around Balladong Farm due to the influential presence, water supply, and the river crossing. This butchers shop is an example of the enterprise of the early settlers in Blandstown.

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Kings Head Inn (fmr)

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

Statement of Significance

Kings Head Inn (fmr) represents many changes over time during the hospitality and residential functions from its expansive beginnings in c.1860. It that makes a contribution to the historic townscapes of the Blandstown precinct, and the town of York.

Physical Description

The single storey masonry building is an “L” form with a protruding element to the front boundary and the recessed wing is parallel with the road. The front wing has a low-pitched hip roof and a horizontal set of windows. The hipped roof extends to form a veranda along the north side that connects with the veranda of the recessed section. That veranda is along the front with a skillion roof extension off the main hipped roof. The windows are similar horizontal formats.

History

After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1844 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. The “village” now known as Blandstown, the oldest privately settled part of the York town, developed around Balladong Farm due to the influential presence, water supply, and the river crossing. It is claimed that King Head Inn and cottage was located on 32 acres with extensive cultivation. The inn had 10 rooms, and there were also 14 stables. It is an example of the enterprise of the early settlers in Blandstown.

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Integrity: Moderate Authenticity: Low

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

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Seriously damaged by fire May 2006. Demolition application approved by Shire of york in DEcember 2006.

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

Statement of Significance

Monger Cottage, 51 Avon Terrace has historical associations and makes some contribution to the historic townscapes of the Blandstown precinct, and the town of York.

Physical Description

A single storey residence with a break pitch front veranda that has been partially enclosed with a dado wall and casement windows above.

History

After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1844 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. The “village” now known as Blandstown, the oldest privately settled part of the York town, developed around Balladong Farm due to the influential presence, water supply, and the river crossing.

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Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate/High

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Spencers Bakery (fmr)

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02862 York Town Centre Precinct

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

Statement of Significance

The shopfront of Spencer’s Bakery (fmr), 53 Avon Terrace is a good representative example of Federation architectural style that makes a contribution to the historic townscapes of the Blandstown precinct, and the town of York.

Physical Description

The single storey shop front at the front boundary evidences face stone side wall. The symmetrical frontage has a high unadorned parapet, a bullnose veranda supported by square posts over the pavement, and a double central entry flanked by shopfronts. The identical shopfronts are detailed in two arch topped glazed panels each above a dado. The recessed frontage that adjoins on the north side has two gables to the front and a full width veranda.

History

After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1844 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. The “village” now known as Blandstown, the oldest privately settled part of the York town, developed around Balladong Farm due to the influential presence, water supply, and the river crossing. Spencer’s Bakery is an example of the enterprise of the early settlers in Blandstown.

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Residence

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26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

Residence 58 Avon Terrace is significant as a good example of a typical residence of the early 1900 period, and is part of a small group of similar residences in this section of Avon Terrace, making a significant contribution to the Avon Terrace streetscape and the historic townscape.

Physical Description

Single storey simple symmetrical frontage with central entry, a full width front veranda and return along the south side. The residence has a minimal setback to the street front.

History

No evidence revealed in searches of The York Society archives

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Integrity: Moderate Authenticity: Moderate

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Residence

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26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

Residence 68 Avon Terrace is significant as a good example of a typical residence of the early 1900 period, and is central in a small group of similar residences in this section of Avon Terrace, making a significant contribution to the Avon Terrace streetscape and the historic townscape.

Physical Description

Single storey simple symmetrical frontage with central entry flanked by single double-hung timber-framed windows. The residence has a minimal setback to the street front. Tall corbelled rendered chimneys.

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Integrity: Moderate Authenticity: Moderate

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House

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

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02864 Blandstown Heritage Precinct

Statement of Significance

Residence, 7 Avon Terrace, is significant in demonstrating an intact early dwelling in the Victorian Georgian style, with an addition of the same period, that makes a considerable contribution to the historic townscapes of the Blandstown precinct, and the town of York.

Physical Description

The single storey rendered masonry residence has a typical (Georgian) symmetrical frontage with central door and flanking single double hung sash windows with multi-pane glazing. The simple hipped roof has a separate hipped skillion veranda across the front supported by square timber posts. The single protruding gable frontage has been added on the south side of the dwelling.

History

After York was opened for selection in 1830, the first settlers, arrived in 1831 from the Swan River settlement with the task of establishing a Government Farm. Balladong Farm was settled in 1831 by William Heal, later H. Bland after whom Blandstown is named. Stephen Stanley Parker had arrived in the Colony with his parents in 1830. After marrying Elizabeth Sewell in 1844 he purchased Balladong Farm in 1848. During the 1850s, Parker developed the property into a very successful farm. The “village” now known as Blandstown, the oldest privately settled part of the York town, developed around Balladong Farm due to the influential presence, water supply, and the river crossing.

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Integrity: Moderate/high degree Authenticity: Moderate/high Degree

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Residence (Spooky Hall)

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26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

Residence 72 Avon Terrace is significant for is significant as a good example of a typical residence of the early 1900 period, and is part of a small group of similar residences in this section of Avon Terrace, making a significant contribution to the Avon Terrace streetscape in close proximity to the Town hall, and the historic townscape.

Physical Description

Single storey simple symmetrical frontage with central entry. The residence has a minimal setback to the street front.

History

Mayor Neville who was instrumental in getting the town hall built, lived in this residence.

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Integrity: Moderate Authenticity: Moderate

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Shop

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26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

Shop, 74 Avon Terrace is as a good example of a standalone shop that has evidenced a range of functions over time and makes a contribution to the Avon Terrace streetscape and the townscape of York.

Physical Description

The single storey masonry building has a half-timbered fibrocement clad gable frontage above a more recent skillion veranda that is supported by square timber posts. The front wall has a door entry and a small window.

History

At one time known as the Rabbit Shed.

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Integrity: Moderate Authenticity: Moderate

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York Town Hall

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02862 York Town Centre Precinct

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26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

The York Town Hall has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:  The place is a nationally recognised landmark.The highly individual treatment of the corner entry and its associated facades and interiors is a demonstration of creative and design excellence in the Federation Free Classical style.  The place contributes to the community’s sense of place through its aesthetic characteristics, civic functions, and historic and social associations.

Physical Description

The York Town Hall is located on the corner of Avon Terrace and Joaquina Street within the townsite of York. As a result of the corner’s acute angle, the entrance faces the greater concentration of the Central York Precinct’s buildings immediately north of the town hall. The external walls are face brick. The Avon Terrace façade and the entrance façade are tuck pointed. The entrance is extensively decorated with stucco and includes a pair of Corinthian columns on either side of the doors and entablature with the lettering “TOWN HALL” surmounted by a clock with floral motifs and the date “1911”. The roof is clad with corrugated galvanised iron. Timber framed lanterns are located above the hall and the first floor landing. For a detailed description of the physical evidence refer to Volume 3, which is the Conservation Plan prepared by Palassis Architects, which is where most of this information has been obtained from.

History

Records and minutes of the York Shire Council, which was formerly named the York Municipal Council, provide invaluable information on the history and development of the York Town Hall. Also the Residency Museum and the Battye Library hold a good selection of photographs. The York Shire and the National Trust hold architectural drawings.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Fair

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