Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
15 Williams St Kalamunda
History Village (Kalamunda Museum)
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1909, Constructed from 1993
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 2 | |
· The place has historic value for its association with the former central shopping precinct of Kalamunda. · The place has historic value as an example of a simple residence which operated also as a commercial building built at the turn of century. · The place as social value as part of the collection of buildings within the History village precinct which was created with community support and demonstrates the value the community places on the history of the town.
Small timber framed cottage with weatherboard cladding and corrugated iron gabled roof which continues down to form a shallower pitched verandah canopy, supported on timber columns. The verandah does not have any enclosing balustrade. The cottage had a symmetrical façade with a centrally placed panelled door flanked by timber framed sash windows. A metal chimney and fire place extend up the external side of the south elevation.
Technology, domestic activities Moved to museum in 1993. Former site Lot 43 Central Rd, Kalamunda.
Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Moderate
Good In 1969, the Kalamunda and Districts Historical Society was formed and they were instrumental in the creation of the Kalamunda History Village which opened in 1970. This cottage was built by Charles and Annie Ellis and Charles Ellis commenced his business as a butcher from this premises. The couple had two children, also called Charles and Annie and his son, Charles jnr, joined him in the trade. The business operated from this premises for many years and the family also operated a bakery from the shop next door. The cottage was owned by the family until 1964 and was relocated from its location in Central Road in 1993.
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| W/H 14 | Photographs | 1993 | |
| Negs W/B 84 | Negatives | 1984 | |
| Title Deeds | KDHS archives. |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Type | General | Specific |
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| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| General | Specific |
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| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
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