Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
34-38 Stirling Tce Toodyay
GPS: 0450021 6508613
Toodyay
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1902, Constructed from 1860
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 2012 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1998 | Category 2 | |
The place has historic value for its associations with Dr. Arthur Growse, Dr William Mayhew and the Sisters of Mercy, Catholic Education and medical services. The building has aesthetic value for its contribution to the Stirling Terrace streetscape. The building is a good example of a substantial residence constructed in the 1860's which has been extended and adapted as requirements have changed.
Two storey brick and render structure, enclosed verandah to the first floor, timber lattice panels and double height timber verandah posts. open verandah to the ground floor. Corrugated iron roof with bull nose verandah roof. Timber framed sash windows. Rendered window and door dressings. Tuck pointing to brickwork.
Dr. Arthur Growse had the dwelling constructed in the early 1860's, possibly with convict labour. He was the medical Officer at Toodyay from 1856 to 1872 when he was transferred to Guildford. He was the first Chairman of the Toodyay Roads Board in 1871. When Dr. Growse left, Dr Mayhew took over as Medical Officer until 1876 when Dr Growse returned. Dr Growse died in 1877 with Dr. Mayhew returning to Toodyay. In 1884, when the old school was converted to a hospital, Dr. Mayhew moved to Dr. Growse's former house. He renovated and added the downstairs verandah. In 1902 the Sisters of Mercy purchased the building, having built a convent school on adjacent land.
Integrity: Medium Authenticity: Medium
Fair
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| (none) | |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
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