Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
15 Williams St Kalamunda
History Village (Kalamunda Museum)
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1898
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 2 |
· The place has historic value as a demonstration of a simple home from the late 19th century built by its owners and occupiers. · The place as social value as part of the collection of buildings within the History village precinct which was created with community support and demonstrates the value the community places on the history of the town
Single storey timber framed cottage with corrugated iron cladding and roofing. The verandah extends across the full width of the façade, supported on timber columns with simple timber rail balustrade and timber decking. Timber framed sash windows and panelled timber door. There is a verandah to the rear, partially enclosed providing additional accommodation.
Technology, domestic activities Moved to History Village in 1980
Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Moderate
Good In 1969, the Kalamunda and Districts Historical Society was formed and they were instrumental in the creation of the Kalamunda History Village which opened in 1970. This cottage was built by the McCullagh family in 1898 and owned and lived in by descendants of the McCullagh family until the 1970s. It was originally located at 63 Railway Road Kalamunda and was relocated to the history village in 1980. Until 1921, the first Kalamunda post office, was run by Mrs McCullagh from a small addition on the side of the cottage which is now also included in the History Village in its original position alongside the cottage.
Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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Slee J & Shaw W; "Cala-Munda a Home in the Forest". | 1979 | ||
"The Changing Face of Kalamunda", | KDHS | 1982 | |
CFK Vol.1. | Photographs | ||
No.s 363,421,422,423,424,1502. | Photographs | Local Studies Collection |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
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