House 44 Ford Street

Statement of Significance

Residence, 44 Ford Street is significant as fine intact example of a Federation bungalow that demonstrates a prosperous period of development and contributes to the historic townscape of York. Close associations with Mrs Pamela Inkpen, a community identity held in high esteem, contributes to the historical significance of the place.

Physical Description

The single storey residence has a distinctive high-pitched hipped gambrel roof that extends over the perimeter veranda. The face brick walls have a rendered band at window sill level. A tall face brick chimney with rendered corbel dominates the roof line. The veranda has a decorative spaced vertical timber valance. The expansive frontage appears symmetrical, although the elements flanking the central front door are different with a rectangular bay window on one side and a pair of s spaced double-hung sash windows on the other side of the front wall.

History

The rate books indicate that the property was vacant in 1910 and 1911. In 1966, the rate books show the occupier as Ray Geoffrey Inkpen, husband of Pam Inkpen.
Mrs Pamela Inkpen (1923-2003) resided here. She was granted the privilege of Freeman of York on 31 May 2002, after already becoming a life member of The York Society in the 1990s. She was an active community member in York.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

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