Shop

Parent Place or Precinct

26714 Egerton Street Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

Shop (former residence) 13 Egerton Street, evidences the distinctive Federation gable parapet of the
original residence, that makes a contribution to the Egerton Street streetscape, and the historic
streetscape and townscape of the Narrogin Town Centre.

Physical Description

The single storey building has an extensive shop frontage with central double door entry, all of which
is an addition along the front of the former residence. The residence can be ascertained from the
dominant decorative gable frontage and the hipped roof of what would have been the residence with a
front veranda. The gable is painted face random stone with stucco moulded edging and a distinctive
apex detail.

History

The residence was Mr Palmer’s who had a shop on Federal Street that he accessed from his back
door. The Palmer family grew up in the home.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree
Moderate degree

Condition

Good

Creation Date

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