House

Statement of Significance

House, 10 Moore Street, a single storey, single room width, timber framed and iron house has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
the place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture;
the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House, 10 Moore Street is a single storey, single room width, timber framed and iron house with asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a bullnose corrugated iron roof supported by chamfered timber posts with decorative timber brackets. The front door is recessed to one side and the front room has timber framed double hung sash windows. There is a timber clad addition at the rear.

History

Moore Street is named after the Moore family which included Sir Newton Moore who was premier of Western Australia from 1906 to 1910. Previously Moore Street was known as Norwood Road. The area was subdivided in 1897/98 by Edwin Thomas as the Norwood Park Estate.

The date of construction of House, 10 Moore Street has not been determined as no entries for the lot could be found in the Bunbury Rate Books prior to 1921. It is thought that the house was built c. 1910.

In 1921, House, 10 Moore Street was owned and occupied by Luke Smith, a lumper. Luke Smith was still the owner in 1931, at which time it was numbered 9 Moore Street.
Thomas McLenron owned and occupied the house from the mid 1940s until at least the early 1950s.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity - alterations but with much original fabric remaining
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

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