House

Statement of Significance

House, 11 Moore Street, a single storey timber and iron house has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
the place is a fine example of the Federation Arts and Crafts style of architecture;
the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House, 11 Moore Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructed in the Federation Arts and Crafts style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron with two gables on either side featuring decorative timber elements. The verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof. There is a rendered chimney evident. The house is situated at street level. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line. The symmetrical front façade has a central front door. Vegetation makes further description difficult.

History

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

The date of construction of House, 10 Moore Street has not been determined as no entries for the lot could be found in the Bunbury Rate Books prior to 1921. It is thought that the house was built c. 1910.

In 1921, House, 11 Moore Street was owned by Peter Rogers and occupied by a Mr or Mrs Ingham. Peter Rogers also owned the adjacent lot, which was vacant land at this time. In 1931, at which time it was numbered 8 Moore Street, the house was occupied by Robina Hanson. Florence Hanson was the owner and occupier in 1941 and Florence and Christian Hanson were listed as the owners and occupiers in 1951.

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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