Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
Location
4 Broome St York
Location Details
Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586
Construction Date
Constructed from 1895
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Considerable Significance | |
Parent Place or Precinct
26586 Central York Heritage Area
Statement of Significance
Stratford House Maternity Hospital (fmr) is a significant example of a fine residence of the late 1890s evidencing influences of the Federation Queen Anne architectural style, and demonstrating a period of development and ways of life associated with maternity and private hospitals that are no longer practiced. It makes a considerable aesthetic contribution to the historic townscape of York.
Physical Description
The single storey face brick residence has a prominent front gable and two depths of setbacks with a bullnose veranda around those setbacks. The veranda has decorative brackets to the timber posts. The main entry sidelights and a fanlight are central on the 3 face frontage. The front gables are detailed in half-timber on roughcast. The prominent front gable is over a projected rectangular bay that has central double-hung sash window with side lights. Tall face brick chimneys with moulded detailing dominate the roof-scape.
History
In 1895, Stratford House has a recorded birth, indicating it was a maternity hospital. In 1906, it was reported that Mt Charles Chifney died in his residence (Stratford House). In 1910, a schoolteacher resided there, next door to the doctor on the corner of Avon Terrace. In 1915, the property operated as a Maternity Hospital, advertised as being run by Nurse Newington, located next to the Doctor. In 1916, Nurse Easther advertised the same.
Integrity/Authenticity
Moderate/high
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Other Metal |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Creation Date
09 Dec 2020Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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