Lefroy Townhouse

Author

Shire of Carnarvon

Place Number

06815

Location

9 Johnston St Carnarvon

Location Details

Lot 12 on Diagram 034997

Other Name(s)

Johnston House

Local Government

Carnarvon

Region

Gascoyne

Construction Date

Constructed from 1910

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 23 Jun 2015

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 23 Jun 2015 Category 2

Statement of Significance

Aesthetic Value – Importance for its contribution to the aesthetic values of the setting demonstrated by a landmark quality of having impact on important vistas. Aesthetic Value – Importance for its creative, design or artistic excellence, innovation or achievement. The building is a good example of the vernacular architecture from the period. Historic Value – Importance for close association with an individual or individuals whose life, works or activities have been significant within the history of the locality. The dwelling is also of note for its association with the Lefroy pastoral family.

Physical Description

A hipped roofed house with a surrounding verandah. The dwelling was originally established as a ‘townhouse’ for early pastoralists, the Lefroy family and it was later used as a boarding house.

Integrity/Authenticity

High/Medium

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

22 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

27 Apr 2021

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