Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
138 Swan St Guildford
Jeck's House
Swan
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1870
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 28 Mar 2003 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1996 | Significant | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Aug 2017 | Category 3 | |
Jecks House forms part of the remnant building stock associated with the early Colonial period in Guildford
Two storey brick and iron home with separate kitchen and cellars built c.1870. Situated west of 'Riversleigh' over floodplain to Swan River. Building has been altered several times although façade still contributes to streetscape. Only remaining house of this style in Guildford (French Doors).
Georgian style home with separate kitchen now demolished. House prone to flooding with water up to 6 feet along walls. Owned by Mr James Jecks prior to turn of century and later rented it to Devenish. Jecks was born on 16 July 1856 at Almond Grove, Market Street, youngest of 13 children of Thomas and Elizabeth Jecks. Had lived at 111 Swan Street. Was a master carpenter and builder by trade. Married Isabella and had children. Was on Guildford Municipal Council for several years and first board of Swan Building Society.
Fair
Good
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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