D Leeder's House (fmr)

Author

Shire of Toodyay

Place Number

12176

Location

10-12 Telegraph Rd Toodyay

Location Details

North Cnr Drummond St GPS: 0448744 6509436

Local Government

Toodyay

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 01 Dec 2012

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 27 Aug 1998 Category 3

Statement of Significance

The building is a good representative example of 1900's development of Toodyay. The place has historic value for its association with the Leeder family who were prominent in the development of Toodyay. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the town of Toodyay's streetscape.

Physical Description

A red brick and iron cottage with hipped, gabled and vented gabled roof system. There is a cross wing with projecting half timbered gable, iron canopy over the window. Verandah to front and side with bullnose verandah canopy. Timber sash windows set within rounded arches. Red brick chimneys.

History

David Leeder (1871-1924) built this residence c.1905 following his marriage to Patience May Kingston. David Leeder was the son of William George Leeder who was the first Mayor of Toodyay and a substantial property owner in the district. This house has been owned and lived in by the descendants of David Lionel Leeder since its construction.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: Medium

Condition

Fair-Good

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

18 Sep 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

19 Apr 2021

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