Local Government
Claremont
Region
Metropolitan
Location
8 Walter St Claremont
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1904
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 07 Jul 2015 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 05 Aug 2014 | HA - Category 2 |
HA - Category 2 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Dec 1995 |
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Heritage Council | |
Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
Walter Street Heritage Area demonstrates a diversity of the Federation and Inter-War residences that developed in close proximity and highlight the development of the styles during the intersecting periods. The quality of design, detail and decoration during the latter part of the Federation period is demonstrated in the residences at Nos. 4 (double storey with tennis court), and No.5, and the only timber residence at No.23. The Inter-War California Bungalows revert to austerity and similarity of design and detail as shown by Nos. 6 and 12, and the duplex at No.17. Overall, the residences in Walter Street Heritage Area collectively form an aesthetically cohesive streetscape.
Physical Description
Single storey, restored face brickwork on the symmetrical frontage. The hipped Zincalume roof is separate from the skillion front verandah roof that is supported by pairs of new turned timber posts. The residence has undergone extensive renovation, and extensions at the rear.
History
Walter Street was first created in 1886 from a survey carried out by Charles Crossland but was not officially gazetted until 1902. Most home owners of lots before 1904 were land speculators and the first house, a modest iron dwelling, was built at number 25 in 1898 (demolished to make way for the current house). By 1915 there were 22 houses, which were mainly brick Federation Bungalows in a street that has a capacity for 28 indicating that streetscape development was mainly completed.
The duplex at No. 17 Walter Street was built in 1940-41. The owner at that time is recorded as John C. Woodroyd, c/o Robertson Bros, who were auctioneers and estate agents. The place was located on Lot 11 of the original subdivision.
The property was immediately purchased by Jessie Craig and the duplex was rented out. Tenants moved in and out rapidly in 1941-42, perhaps reflecting the uncertain times. In 1949, the duplex halves were occupied by Ernest Louis Webster and Mrs L. P. Goodchild. In 1954, the place was still owned by Jessie Craig and Mrs Charlotte Cooper had replaced Mrs Goodchild as a tenant. In 1968 the owners were Gwennyth and Kenneth Jones and both duplex halves were rented out.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| Claremont Rate Books | |||
| Town of Claremont Thematic History | A Heritage Reference Framework | ||
| Always a Vibrant Community. The Story of Walter Street Claremont. | Street History |
Other Keywords
Level contributory significance: Some Contribution