House

Statement of Significance

House, 3 Hayes Street, a single storey timber and iron house has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
the place is an example of a bungalow constructed in the Federation period;
the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to an intact streetscape (including nos 3, 5, 7, 9 and 13 Hayes Street) and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House, 3 Hayes Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructed in the Federation period.

The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof supported by timber posts. The symmetrical front façade has a central front door with side and fanlights flanked on either side by French doors which have replaced previous double hung sash windows. The house is situated at street level. There is a carport addition to the western side. A low level rendered masonry wall has been replaced by a masonry pillar and timber picket wall to the front boundary line (see 1978 photo).

History

The date of construction for House, 3 Hayes Street has not been determined. No entries for the lot could be found in available Bunbury Rate Books prior to 1941. It is thought to have been built c. 1910.

In 1941, House, 3 Hayes Street was owned by Pietro Tacheri and occupied by John Hurst. Albert Morris was the owner and occupier in 1951.

The street is named for the Hayes family. In 1931, many of the lots in the street were owned by the estate of William Hayes, who purchased the land in 1897. Hayes Street was originally called Eileen Street.

In the early twentieth century, many of the residents in East Bunbury were railway and waterside workers.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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