Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
1-3 Turton St Guildford
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 30 Aug 2017 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1996 | Significant |
Significant |
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Statement of Significance
The place is a good example of a federation bungalow which retains a high level of integrity and authenticity. The garden remains largely in its original layout.
The place has association with the Le Cornu family who were prominent local residents. Flora Landell (nee Le Cornu) was a distinguished ceramics artist and teacher who lived at this property until 1905.
Physical Description
Single-storey Flemish bond brick and iron house built in 1897 for the Le Cornu family. An attractive double bay fronted house situated on the banks of the Helena River.
History
1 Turton Street Guildford was built c.1897 by the first owner John Le Cornu who had moved with his family from South Australia. The Le Cornu family became prominent in Guildford during the Federation period. John Le Cornu was a well regraded gardener and his garden layout remains apparent on the property. His daughter Flora Annie Landells (Nee Le Cornu) went on to become a distinguished ceramics artists and teacher.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 360 | Local Government Inventory 2019 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7382 | Heritage precincts defined, with a case study of Turton Street, East Guildford. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2005 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
12 Aug 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Oct 2017Disclaimer
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