Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
5 Piesse St Toodyay
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Connor's Restaurant
Construction Date
Constructed from 1870
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 2012 |
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 | 27 Aug 1998 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The place has historic value through its associations with Daniel Connor, a significant identity in the history of the development of Toodyay town and district. The place has historic value as it is associated with the settlement and development of the Toodyay townsite.
The place has social value as it demonstrates a former way of life through the scale of the dwelling and the size of the rooms. The building has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape.
Physical Description
A single storey painted brick and iron structure with hipped roof, timber framed casement windows. Verandah extends around much of the property with wooden posts and enclosed by a picket style balustrade. The building has been extended to the rear.
History
Daniel Connor (1832-1898) arrived in the colony as a convict in 1853. Through hard work and a shrewd business sense he became one of the most influential men in Toodyay. Connor purchased significant landholdings throughout the townsite, one of the first of which was Lot 9 on the corner of Stirling Terrace and Piesse Street. On this lot he built the mill and this modest cottage c 1870. Another larger residence was built on the lot in the 1890's. The lot has since been subdivided creating three separate properties. It is likely this cottage was built by George Henry Hassel who undertook many building projects for Connor.
The place was at one time used as a bakery and the origin of the alternative name, Ted Chapman, has not been confirmed.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium
Authenticity: Medium
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Restaurant |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
Creation Date
17 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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