Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
120 Stirling Tce Toodyay
Location Details
Other Name(s)
St Johns Ambulance, Toodyay Hair Studio
Toodyay Beauty Salon
Construction Date
Constructed from 1880, Constructed from 1910
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 for its association with James Thomas Wood and the WA Bank. The buildings has historic value as it demonstrates the development of the site and the expansion of the town. The shops and the former dwelling have aesthetic value as they are good architectural examples of the period and contribute to the streetscape.
Physical Description
There are two sections to the building; one a painted brick single storey structure with prominent parapet with scrolled motifs, finials and ornamental vases. Twin Georgian arched doors and unmatched arched windows. An ornamental iron sign board bracket and matching verandah brackets are above the canopy.
The adjoining former dwelling expresses a symmetrical facade with timber framed sash windows and centrally placed door. Hipped iron roof extending behind the adjoining shop roof. Prominent red brick chimneys. Skilion roofed verandah supported on simple timber posts and enclosed by railing panels.
History
The house was built for James Thomas Wood (1831-1903) who was the first owner of the Victoria Hotel. The shops were added at a later date, J.T. Wood's dwelling was used as the WA Bank from 1896, when it moved from Mongers Cottage, until 1899, when the new bank building was completed.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium
Authenticity: Medium
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
04 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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