House

Statement of Significance

House, 54 Stirling Street, a single storey timber and iron house has cultural heritage significance because it is a typical example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture, and it contributes to the aesthetic and precinctual qualities of Stirling Street.

Physical Description

House, 54 Stirling Street, is a single storey, timber and iron house built in the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with weatherboard. The roof is expansive and steeply pitched, and clad in zincalume. There is a tall brick chimney evident from the street. The verandah is under the main roof and wraps around one side of the house. It is supported by timber posts which feature decorative cast iron quadrants. The central door with top light is flanked either side by French doors (probably replacing original windows). There is a flat roof carport addition to one side, and a low timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

Stirling Street formed the northern boundary of Governor Stirling’s grant Location 26 of 100,000 acres. The street was first developed during the 1850s when several lots were granted to the Enrolled Pensioner Guards. This particular piece of land was granted to John Costello(e) in November 1858. The date of construction of House, 54 Stirling Street is not known. No entry could be found for the lot in the 1899 Rate Book and there are no rate books for the 1906 to 1920 period. It is thought that the house was built c. 1915. In 1931, House, 54 Stirling Street was owned and occupied by Arthur Lathnells (? spelling). At this time, it was numbered 55 Stirling Street. By 1941, John Urquhart was the owner. He moved out during the year, during which time tenant B Moffett moved in. John Urquhart also owned the houses at 50 and 52 Stirling Street at this time. In 1951, Roy Taylor owned House, 54 Stirling Street. The house continued to be a rental property, with Arthur Moffett being in residence. Roy Taylor also owned the houses at 52 and 52a Stirling Street.

Integrity/Authenticity

The building remains largely in its original form with the addition of a side carport off the main house and cast-iron quadrants bracketed to the front verandah.

Condition

Exterior: Appears well maintained.

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