Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
161 Avon Tce York
Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586
York
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1920
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Some Significance | |
26586 Central York Heritage Area
Residence 161 Avon Terrace is historically significant for the associations with JL Lauder and Sydney Wansbrough. It is a good example of a typical residence of the early 1920 period, making a significant contribution to the Avon Terrace streetscape and the historic townscape.
Single storey addressing the corner situation with a gable feature to each street front and a corner veranda under The main roof. The gables are detailed in half-timber on roughcast. The veranda is detailed with a vertical spaced valance and turned timber posts. simple symmetrical frontage with central entry flanked by single double-hung timber-framed windows. The residence has a minimal setback to the street fronts.
In 1921, James Lauder Wansborough acquired the property adjoining to this on the south side (159 Avon Terrace). In October 1922, he transferred this property; house and land, to his son Sydney Harry Wansborough.
Integrity: Moderate Authenticity: Moderate
Good
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
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| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
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