Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
43 Kirkham Road Meelon
Kirkham House
Murray
Peel
Constructed from 1900
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Riverdale is one of the earliest residences in the Coolup district and demonstrates a strong Federation architectural style, which is unusual in rural areas. Riverdale is associated with the Kirkham family, early and significant European settlers in the Coolup district.
Riverdale is a symmetrical Federation property, with two projecting gables and a verandah running the full width of the front façade. It is constructed of face bricks, said to have been made on site, and has a CGI roof and two prominent chimneys.
William and Anne Kirkham arrived in Albany, from England, in 1895. Shortly . after arrival they relocated to Coolup to establish a farm on 1,108 acres purchased from a Mr Berger. The family home, called Riverdale, was erected c.1900 with bricks made on the site. Anne Kirkham died in 1906, and William retired to Bassendean after 1916. The home, however, remained in family hands.
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| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. M. Gibbings & H. Madin, ‘Early Settlement in the Coolup District’ (c.1960) |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Style |
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| Federation Bungalow |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
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