Tuckey House

Statement of Significance

This building is a local landmark on Mandurah’s waterfront and is an example of how to live in a central business district whilst maintaining private space. It is also associated with the Tuckey family, which has been significant in the development of the Mandurah community, building the Brighton Hotel and other facilities, and being successful farmers, fishermen, transporters, retailers and timber millers. They have also been very active in public affairs. The grand nature of the home provides visual interest on the foreshore and is a symbol of the family’s success in Mandurah and elsewhere.

Physical Description

Red brick bungalow residence with orange tiles. Wide jarrah verandah on three
sides, some of which has now been enclosed. Limestone foundation, original
concrete steps, decorated finials on roof, three chimney pots, original sash windows and tuckpointing. Very prominent position near old bridge. Cotton palm (Slim Jim),date palm and Norfolk Island pine probably original plantings. The property was assessed by the Heritage Council of WA in December 1997, and was not listed as the building was not considered to be ‘under immediate threat’. The Heritage Council requested to be advised of any further proposals regarding the site. In January 1999, the Heritage Council advised that it will commence a formal assessment.

History

Built as a residence in 1928, opposite the Tuckeys’ Brighton Hotel, next door to Tuckey’s Store and on part of the site of the Tuckey-owned Peel Inlet Preserving Works. The Wearne Brothers (related to the Tuckeys by marriage) had also built fine residences on the foreshore in the mid to late 1920s, and the completion of Tuckey House was a symbol of the success of the Tuckey family. There was also once a second storey (later demolished) at the rear of Tuckey’s Store which was occupied for a time by Roy and Mavis Tuckey until Tuckey House was erected next door. It is possible that some of the foundations of the house may be part of the fish canning factory.

Integrity/Authenticity

About 20% of the building has undergone alterations.

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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