Springdale Well

Author

Shire of Kalamunda

Place Number

10402

Location

11 Enid Rd Kalamunda

Location Details

Other Name(s)

10 Acre Orchard

Local Government

Kalamunda

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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
Municipal Inventory Adopted 01 Aug 2013

Statement of Significance

·         The well has research value as an example of the method of sourcing water in the early 20th century ·         The place has historic value for its association with Chinese market gardeners who farmed in the area

Physical Description

Unable to access well/spring.

History

Immigration, market gardens

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - none; Level of Authenticity - none

Condition

Unknown Springdale orchard was offered for sale in 1906 by the owner Mr W. T. Mason and it was described as consisting of 15 acres, 9 of which were cleared and 7 ½ planted with mixed trees in full bearing. A permanent stream was noted as running through the property. In 1911, Springdale orchard in Kalamunda was owned by R.S. Sampson. Owners would frequently lease portions of their land to others and Chinese gardeners were not uncommon in Kalamunda.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Rates Books Darling Range Roads Board 1905-1906

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other
Present Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Rural industry & market gardening

Creation Date

27 Jan 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

04 Jan 2017

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