Local Government
Claremont
Region
Metropolitan
Location
1 Wilson St Claremont
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1937
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 27 Jun 2023 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 29 Sep 2006 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 21 Sep 2004 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Jun 2023 | HP - Category 2 | |
Statement of Significance
An exemplar Interwar Arts and Crafts architectural style, designed by renowned architect of the period, Marshall Clifton. The interior of the place is not of heritage significance.
Physical Description
The double storey face brick residence with Federation Arts and Crafts influences has a steep pitched clay tiled roof with the upper storey within the roof space as evidenced by dormer windows. The asymmetrical frontage is dominated by a steep face brick gable parapet with a tall stepped limestone (pillow) chimney on one side of the gable wall. The front entry is delineated by a small arched opening into a recessed porch. The timber-framed windows are multi-paned and small scale in comparison to the expanse of face brickwork. Picturesque garden setting and low-pillowed limestone front fence.
History
The First World War and its immediate aftermath was a period of relative stagnation in the Town of Claremont’s development. Between 1915 and 1921 the population fell from 7,000 to 5,500 and only one hundred houses were built. The majority of these houses were built in brick, none in stone, and a few in timber. They were built mainly in the Federation Bungalow and Inter-War California Bungalow styles. From 1921 Claremont started to recover with significant growth into the 1930s. The main areas of development were in the western parts of the town and have left Claremont with a legacy of brick Queen Anne, Arts and Crafts and Inter-War California Bungalows.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Clifton | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Claremont Thematic History | A Heritage Reference Framework | ||
| Claremont Rate Books |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | One-and-a-half storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | One-and-a-half storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Old English |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
15 Mar 2005Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
20 Mar 2026Disclaimer
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