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Pericles

Author

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Place Number

04978
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Location

Allnutt Tce Augusta

Location Details

Local Government

Augusta/Margaret River

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1912

Demolition Year

N/A

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Statement of Significance

“Pericles” is one of the oldest houses still in existence in the town of Augusta, and is still in good condition, with no modifications carried out to the exterior. Its architecture and design are indicative of homes built at the beginning of the century.

Physical Description

Pericles was built by retired Baker, Mr W. Owen. The Owen family were early settlers in the Augusta town.

History

“Pericles” was built in 1912 by retired baker, Mr W Owen. It is located in Manning Street and was a most attractive addition to the street. It was the family home for the Owens, who were one of the early settlers in the Augusta town.

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
A Lawrence, Augusta;"Nomination Form"
Gail Cresswell;"The Light of the Leeuwin". Margaret River 1989

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
482 Historical sites in the Margaret River Augusta region : a photographic survey of documented and undocumented historical sites in the region carried out by students of the University of Western Australia, Department of Architecture. Heritage Study {Other} 1980

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Early settlers

Creation Date

07 Nov 1996

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Approved

Last Update

21 May 2019

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