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Prickly Pear Cottage

Author

Shire of Kalamunda

Place Number

25669

Location

123 Lesmurdie Rd Lesmurdie

Location Details

Lot 51 Lesmurdie Rd, Lesmurdie

Other Name(s)

Earlswood

Local Government

Kalamunda

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

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Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted Category 3

Category 3

Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place.

Statement of Significance

·         The place has historic significance for its association with the orchard industry in Kalamunda which played an important role in the development of the district.
·         The place has historic significance for its association with:Alfred Hawkins and Anthony Heslop who both made contributions to the local community and the development of the orchard industry in the district.
·         The place has social significance for its association with the 'Earlswood' orchard which was well known and operated successfully in the district for many years.
·         The place is a good representative example of a residence built for a leading member of the community in the 1920s.

Physical Description

This late 1920s cottage built of weatherboard, asbestos sheeting and iron roof is an excellent example of a managers home within a commercial orchard. Additions made to the house by the current owner have maintained the integrity of the property.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Good

Creation Date

14 Jun 2016

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Last Update

04 Jan 2017

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