Local Government
Broome
Region
Kimberley
41 Walcott St Broome
was 60
Broome
Kimberley
Constructed from 1890
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 Aug 2014 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Aug 2014 | Grading B | |
Tolmer Residence (fmr) is significant for the associations with pearling master Captain Lee, and the Tolmer family. It is a representative example typical of late 1890s residences located in an expansive tropical setting of old Broome town.
A single storey timber framed structure with horizontal corrugated iron wall cladding. The hipped roof is also clad with corrugated iron. Verandah under main roof lattice infill above asbestos dado verandah surrounds.
The residence was originally owned by Pearlmaster Captain Lee in the 1890s. It was occupied by the Tolmer family from around 1900.
High degree Moderate to high degree
Good
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| No.37 | MI Place No. |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Fishing & other maritime industry |
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