Local Government
Manjimup
Region
South West
South Western Hwy Upper Warren
Manjimup
South West
Constructed from 1895
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 08 Dec 2016 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1997 | Category B | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 07 Sep 1987 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 19 Feb 1991 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place | |||
Representativeness, Aesthetic, Rarity and Historic
The building is a single storied house constructed of split slabs placed vertically in two tiers. The slabs are held in place with horizontal plates. The pitched hip roof forms an encircling verandah around the house and is covered with Colourbond corrugated iron. Modern gutters have also been attached. A portion of the verandah has been bricked in to form a room. The front elevation has three doors and three timber frames windows opening onto the verandah. The ceiling is lathe and plaster. Nearby on the property is a distinctive toilet constructed with a timber frame and covered with wooden shingles.
Riverdale was originally owned by John Mottram who had managed the Manjimup property when he first came to the district. It is a good example of an early settler dwelling, using the most readily available building materials, in this case timber. This type of construction was used by settlers in their first home and was usually replaced at a later stage when the farmer became more affluent. Vertical and horizontal timber slab construction was an easily utilized method of construction for early settlers. The type of construction used at Riverdale is unusual for this region. Short slabs were placed between top middle and bottom plates, forming two tiers of slabs. One of the previous owners was Graham Robinson, who is known in the area for his skills and expertise in restoring old timber houses. He was also involved in the restoration of Rockbridge in the late 1990s.
Integrity: Good Authenticity: Good
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage and Conservation Professionals: "Shire of Manjimup Municipal Heritage Inventory". | Shire of Manjimup | 1995 Adopted 1997 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
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