Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
295 Newcastle Street Northbridge
299 Newcastle St
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1891 to 1895
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| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 | |
14554 Talbot Hobbs Heritage Trail
Aesthetic Value: The place has interest as a modestly detailed Federation Bungalow style of residential building. The place forms an integral part of a group of residential buildings and contributes to the historic character of the area. Historic Value: The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890's gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The place represents the changing demographic character of the city fringe of Perth as expansion of transport services enabled the more well-to-do members of society ta move further afield to newly developed suburbs. The place represents the changing character of the local community from the typically heterogeneous population of the gold boom of the 1890's to the increasing concentration of ethnic minorities in the course of the twentieth century. The place is associated with J.J. Talbot Hobbs, the eminent architect and soldier. Social Value: The single storey residence forms part of a streetscape that contributes to the community's sense of place. Rarity: The place is rare as an example of a late nineteenth century residential building still extant within close proximity to Perth City centre. Representativeness: The place is representative as an example of a modest residential building dating from the late nineteenth century.
Single storey residence with hipped roof clad in c.g.i. Verandah to front under separate roof supported on timber posts with decorative timber brackets. Rendered chimneys with cornices. Wall to street elevation tuckpointed brick. Sidewalls rendered. Timber-paneled front door with sidelights and fanlight. Double-hung sash windows.
The cottage is located on Lot Y166, which is registered in the City's rate books for 1891 as being owned by Mr J. J. Talbot Hobbs, the eminent architect and soldier. The Hobbs acquired lots Y166 and 167 c.1891-2. The previous owner appears to have been the surgeon, Edward Scott. It is probable the house was erected for investment purposes. Whether Talbot Hobbs designed the place has not been established. In 1909, Mr Arnold, a painter and decorator, lived in the house.
Medium to high level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact. Infill panels to front verandah not original.
Very Good
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| Map or Plan | Metropolitan Water & Sewerage Maps | ||
| Book - A Pictorial Guide to Identifying Australian Architecture: Styles and Terms From 1788 to the Present. | Apperly, R, Irving, R. & Reynolds, P. | 1989 | |
| Newspaper/Journal | City of Perth Rates Books | ||
| Newspaper/Journal | WISE Post Office Directories |
Individual Building or Group
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