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Residence

Author

Shire of York

Place Number

26489
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Location

161 Avon Tce York

Location Details

Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586

Local Government

York

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 25 Nov 2019 Some Significance

Some Significance

Contributes to the heritage of the locality/area. Has some altered elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance. Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever feasible. Interpret an existing site, ruin or archaeological remnants.

Parent Place or Precinct

26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

Residence 161 Avon Terrace is historically significant for the associations with JL Lauder and Sydney Wansbrough. It is a good example of a typical residence of the early 1920 period, making a significant contribution to the Avon Terrace streetscape and the historic townscape.

Physical Description

Single storey addressing the corner situation with a gable feature to each street front and a corner veranda under The main roof. The gables are detailed in half-timber on roughcast. The veranda is detailed with a vertical spaced valance and turned timber posts. simple symmetrical frontage with central entry flanked by single double-hung timber-framed windows. The residence has a minimal setback to the street fronts.

History

In 1921, James Lauder Wansborough acquired the property adjoining to this on the south side (159 Avon Terrace). In October 1922, he transferred this property; house and land, to his son Sydney Harry Wansborough.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Moderate
Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Face Brick

Creation Date

05 Oct 2020

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

24 Jun 2021

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