Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
3-5 Duke St Toodyay
Location Details
Cnr Fiennes St GPS: 0449464 6508858
Other Name(s)
(Whitfields) Lavender Cottage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
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 as an example of 1900's development in Toodyay and for its association with Florence and Anita Whitfield. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape of the town of Toodyay.
Physical Description
A single storey brick and iron cottage with symmetrical facade. Hipped roof and tall painted brick chimney. Extensive verandahs with bullnose canopy and filigree brackets and fretted timber panels. Timber outbuilding.
History
D. Connors bought this lot in 1860. The house, which is thought to have been constructed by Oliver Whitfield, a carpenter, was built c.1900 and was occupied by Florence Whitfield for her lifetime and then Anita Whitfield who had been brought up by Florence following her mother's death in 1921.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium-High
Authenticity: Low-Medium
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
18 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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