Timaru

Statement of Significance

Of historic and architectural interest in a prominent heritage precinct. An important part of an important
streetscape. Important as examples of rental properties built in the 19th century after the gold boom
pumped money into the colony. Important also being built of Cottesloe stone which was used in many
major buildings in the city. Briggs Quarry which was not very far away probably supplied the stone.

Physical Description

1995 Comment: Of historic and architectural interest in prominent heritage streetscape/precinct. FD North.
One of a group of three two-storey Cottesloe stone houses in the 'Georgian Revival 'style set side-by-side in Forrest Street. They are of identical design but were constructed over several years. This, the first, in 1898 the others in 1904 and c1906. They were built by F.D. North as rental properties and rented-out to three widows who were probably of substantial means. They are of rusticated ashlar limestone quoins and arches with smooth ashlar infill. The design is symmetrical. Central doors on both floors are flanked by leaded glass side lights and upper lights. The windows are double-hung sashes arranged in pairs. The lower verandah has no balustrading, the upper has one of turned balusters. The verandah posts are plain with chamfered edges. Fretted timber brackets support the gutters. Some iron lace remains to the western end of the lower verandah. The roof is hipped and of painted iron. The chimneys are corbelled with no pots. This is the first of the three constructed in 1898. A stuccoed brick wall encloses a garden with heavy plantings which obscure the view of the house.

Reason for Inclusion
1. The place is of higher-order local cultural heritage significance, being classified as Category 2 in the Town’s Municipal Inventory (MI).
2. In 2005 the Town undertook a review of MI Category 2 places towards the Heritage List for LPS3. The study recommended that the property be retained as Category 2.
3. The place contributes to the character and amenity of the street, locality and overall district.

History

BuiltbyF.D. North in 1898.
Rented to Mrs Ella Marion Lane in 1905 and eariier to George McKenzie. In 1909 R. Lola Bart)er widow replaced Mrs
Lane.
1916 house empty.
1918 Mary Ellen Hector purchased the house.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity almost intact

Condition

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