Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
87 Centennial Dr York
Location Details
Previously recorded as 71 Pool St
Other Name(s)
House, 71 Pool Street
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890, Constructed from 1862
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 |
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 | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade B |
Grade B |
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Statement of Significance
Residence, 87 Centennial Avenue, likely a Federation bungalow with an original c.1863 mudbrick building on the site, is a fine example of the early Federation period, and evidences associations with Ticket of Leave men, and, Jane Boyd who operated Miss Boyd’s School c.1871-1879, at this property. Those associations represent ways of life no longer practiced. The place makes a significant contribution to the history and historical townscape of York.
Physical Description
The residence is located at the top of a rise, sloping away on one side and to the rear. It is close to the front boundary that is delineated with a low spaced picket fence. The single storey face stone residence has a hipped roof. A bullnose veranda runs the entire perimeter of the residence with enclosures to the rear. The veranda is supported by square timber posts and criss-cross timber balustrades. The symmetrical frontage evidences a face brick wall in Garden Wall bond (Colonial bond) when there are 3 or 4 courses of stretchers to one course of headers. The front shows a central front door set with fanlight and sidelights, flanked by single double-hung windows. Tall face brick chimneys with stucco moulded corbelled detail are evident, one with a curious coned hood.
History
Land purchased by Dr McCoy c.1862. A dwelling was possibly built by Ticket of Leave men. In 1869 Andrew & Elizabeth Boyd purchased the property. Their daughter Jane operated Miss Boyd’s School between 1871 to approximately 1879. Jane had been a government school mistress between 1879-1889.
NOTE: The residence seems to be of the early Federation period, although the documentary evidence suggests a c.1863 build by Ticket of Leave men.
It is possible that the original building is the mudbrick outbuilding (not viewed) that is also on the site. Further research would be worthwhile.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/high
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Creation Date
17 Sep 2012Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
03 Dec 2020Disclaimer
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