House

Statement of Significance

House, 20 Moore Street, a single storey timber and iron house has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
the place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture;
the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House, 20 Moore Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The gable end features decorative timber detailing and finial. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof with decorative timber frieze. The house is situated at street level. There is a timber picket fence to the side boundary line. Garden vegetation obscures much of the building fabric from street view.

History

House, 20 Moore Street was built c 1900. No information on the house was found in available Rate Books.

The area was subdivided in 1897/98 by Edwin Thomas as the Norwood Park Estate.Moore Street is named after the Moore family which included Sir Newton Moore who was premier from 1906 to 1910. Previously Moore Street was known as Norwood Road.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining.
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

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