Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
1 Wheelwright Rd Lesmurdie
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Woodlands
Construction Date
Constructed from 1919
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
· The place has historic value for its association with the first school in the Lesmurdie district
· The place has historic value for its association with early settlers in the district, the Dowding family.
Physical Description
Single storey timber framed dwelling with weatherboard cladding and gabled corrugated roof. The deep verandah canopy is the continuation of the main roof, set at a shallower angle and incorporating a central gable feature above the entrance. The verandah is open with timber columns, concrete decking and no balustrade.
History
Early settlers, education, technology, domestic activities
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Moderate
Condition
Fair/Good Henry Edward Dowding (1871-1950) and Sarah Dowding (1889-1977) settled in Lesmurdie sometime prior to 1919 when this residence was the used as the school for the Lesmurdie children. In 1920 the Lesmurdie State School was built. The Dowding’s named their property ‘Woodlands’ and established an orchard and poultry farm. In 1947, the Dowding residence was used as the location of the polling place for the 1947 election. Henry Dowding died in 1950 and Sarah Dowding remained at the house until her death in 1977.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
Creation Date
02 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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