Local Government
Yalgoo
Region
Midwest
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Location
27 Gibbons St Yalgoo
Location Details
Cnr Gibbons and Milligan Sts
Other Name(s)
Store (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1923
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 19 Jun 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The Solomon Lowns Cottage Ruins have historic significance for their association with Solomon W. Lowns and the infamous letter bomb The place also has considerable streetscape value given its prominent location and use of local stone.
Physical Description
Never completed, these stone ruins are located on a prominent corner of the town and command high streetscape value as well as considerable interest from passers by. The place consists of stone walls 1.5 - 2m in height, door and window openings but no roof. Given that the house was never finished it is difficult to ascertain what is incomplete and what is damage from the passing of time.
History
Solomon W. Lowns arrived in Yalgoo before the turn of the century. He was interested in mining, became a member of the Road Board and is recorded as being a storekeeper. Lowns was made a Justice of the Peace and had the great misfortune to receive a letter bomb which exploded and blew his hand off. Nevertheless he continued to build a stone house on Gibbons Street, but died before it was completed. (A. Palmer, p22)
Condition
Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Palmer; "Yalgoo". p.22 | 1985 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
13 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.