Sister Tait's House (fmr)

Author

Shire of Kalamunda

Place Number

10437

Location

27 Headingley Rd Kalamunda

Location Details

Local Government

Kalamunda

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1910

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 Category 4

Statement of Significance

·         The place has historic value for its association with a well-known individual, Sister Agnes Tait who made a valuable contribution and provided a much needed service to the community

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed dwelling with weatherboard cladding. The roof is hipped in form with corrugated metal cladding and brick chimney. Extensive bullnose verandah wrapping around the front and side elevations, accessed by timber steps with a timber rail balustrade and timber brackets. Timber framed windows.

History

Community services, domestic activities, local heroes, technology, hospitality

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Low

Condition

fair This residence was the home of Agnes May Tait (1890-1955) who was the district nurse for Kalamunda for many years. Nurse Tait enlisted during World War I and served in areas of conflict and gained promotion to Sister. She returned to Australia in 1919 and settled near her parents Captain James and Agnes Tait who lived in Carmel. Sister Tait worked as the district nurse for many years and her home was well known for those in need. She and her mother lived at the house until her death in 1955.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Hospitality industry & tourism

Creation Date

27 Jan 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

04 Jan 2017

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