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Ellery Arcade

Author

Shire of Toodyay

Place Number

12139
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Location

123 Stirling Tce Toodyay

Location Details

GPS: 0449208 6509138

Local Government

Toodyay

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1890

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 01 Dec 2012

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 27 Aug 1998 Category 2

Category 2

A place of considerable cultural heritage significance; provide an appropriate level of recognition and protection. Recommend that maximum encouragement is provided to the owner to conserve the significance of the place. Nomination to the National Trust Classified List is recommended, to afford protection by means of moral persuasion. (TPS also relevant).

Statement of Significance

The place has historic value as a demonstration of the 1890's entrepreneurial development in Toodyay and for its association with local businessman Charles Ellery. The building has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape of Stirling Terrace.

Physical Description

Single storey row of six shops of rendered brick construction and iron roof. The parapet has been divided by pilasters adorned with urn finials. Bullnose verandah canopy supported on turned timber columns. the shops all have different style frontages.

History

In 1888, Charles Ellery, a boot maker, bought this land and in c.1892 he built this group of shops. In 1901 Ellery was an inaugural member of the Newcastle Board of Health and in 1906 he was a member of the Newcastle Vigilance Group which was formed to promote improvements for Toodyay including the railway and water supply. in the 1930's the shops were occupied by a butcher, saddler, fish and chip shop, chemist, tailor, draper and a garage next to the hotel.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Medium

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}

Architectural Styles

Style
Victorian Academic Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

17 Sep 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

19 Apr 2021

Disclaimer

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