Residence, 137 Eighth Avenue

Statement of Significance

The place has aesthetic value for its demonstration of the form and
detail of a simple Inter War Californian Bungalow style residence.

The place has historic value for its association with the ongoing
development of this portion of Maylands in the 1930s.

The place has historic value for its association with the character of
Maylands as a mix of residential and commercial premises in the Inter
War years.

The place has social value as a demonstration of the scale and form of
housing in the 1930s for professional men and women and their
families.

Physical Description

A single storey house of rendered brick construction with decorative face brick elements on the high side of the
street. The house is set on a limestone plinth to meet the raised ground level towards the rear.
The house has a tiled hipped roof that is penetrated by one rendered brick chimney on the right with face brick
corbelling and a clay pot. It has a centrally located double front entry door with face brick quoining to both sides
and a circular porch.
The porch is supported on four Doric columns and is raised three concrete steps from ground level. Windows are
casements in sets of three or four, some with lead lighting. There is a later addition attached garage and partially
paved driveway along the right boundary of the lot and a concrete driveway along the left boundary of the lot.
The house is set behind a partially rendered brick retaining wall and mature plantings.

History

The subdivision plan for this portion of Maylands was approved by the Department of Lands and Surveys in 1899.
Development of this area was driven largely by the need to provide housing for the numbers of workers occupied
in the vicinity. Two of the biggest employers were the Midland Railway Workshops and the Mephan Ferguson
Factory. This particular area was also attractive to more affluent members of the community for its proximity to the
suburb of Mount Lawley which was highly regarded.
From the available information this site was occupied by mine manager Joseph May from c1915 until 1917. Later
occupants were Stanley Hemming in the late 1910s.
From c1928, the property was occupied by Lance Daniel (c1891-1976) who operated a cartage and carrier business
from the property. In July 1937, plans were approved by the Bayswater Road Board for the construction of a new
residence on the site. The plans were prepared by the Marple Ridge Building Co.
Daniel and Sons continued to operated their business from the site and trucks were garaged on the rear of the lot
for many years.
Aerial photographs indicate that the form and extent of the building have not changed significantly since the mid
20th century.

Integrity/Authenticity

High/Moderate

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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