House (fmr) - Site

Author

City of Bunbury

Place Number

05714

Location

77-79 Stirling St Bunbury

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Stirling Villas

Local Government

Bunbury

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1914

Demolition Year

1995

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - To be assessed Current 14 Nov 2003

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 31 Jul 1996 SITE of previous bldg - recognise only

Statement of Significance

DEMOLISHED The large residence was built by Dr. Joel c1914 for a hospital but was never used for that purpose.

Physical Description

Building was an attractive timber and iron homestead with wide verandahs on at least three sides. At either side of the verandah were privacy lattice screens enhancing the symmetry of the place.

History

The building at 77-79 Stirling Street was built on a large block for Dr Joel, a well known local medical practitioner, who intended to use the property as a hospital. However, his scheme did not eventuate. The house was a large, attractive timber and iron homestead on timber stumps, with wide timber verandah wrapping around at least three sides. At either end of the front verandah, lattice screens were place to provide a degree of privacy. The house was demolished in the 1990s to make way for a block of brick residential units (Stirling Villas).

Integrity/Authenticity

DEMOLISHED.

Condition

No visible remains.

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Creation Date

13 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

31 Dec 2016

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.