Dwelling, 11 Teesdale Street

Parent Place or Precinct

26814 Yarloop Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

Formerly, the place had aesthetic value for its contribution to the Yarloop heritage area. Formerly, the place had demonstrated the standard type of housing provided for mill workers by their employers.

Physical Description

Single storey dwelling of timber framed construction with fibre cement cladding. The steep pitched roof is gable in form with corrugated metal cladding. The verandah canopy is integral to the main roof, with a shallower pitch over the verandah. The verandah has been enclosed to form additional accommodation and now presents with an extensive bank of windows across the façade. A large brick chimney extends up the wall of the house, projecting slightly above the ridge line. Additions to the rear. The garden is enclosed by a high timber picket style fence.

History

One of the timber cottages built in the townsite for the accommodation of railway workers. As a major centre for railways there was need for a dedicated railway workforce in the town. Accommodation was provided by the company which owned and managed the town, Millar's Timber and Trading Company. The materials for the cottages were likely to have been manufactured in the workshop and local tradesmen built the homes to a standard design. This building was burnt down by the January 2016 Yarloop/Harvey/Waroona Fire. The chimney was left standing however has since been deemed structurally unsound and was subsequently removed.

Integrity/Authenticity

Nil/ Nil

Condition

Destroyed in the January 2016 Yarloop/ Harvey/ Waroona Bushfire.

Uses

Historic Themes

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