Residence

Statement of Significance

T56 Geddes Street has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:

• It is a fine representative example of the Inter War Bungalow architectural style and has considerable streetscape value; and
• The house is one of a group of heritage homes in the vicinity which together create a district
character which can be attributed to the Victoria Park district.

Physical Description

The residence, located at 56 Geddes Street, is a single storey face brick and terracotta tile hip and gable roof building in the Inter War Bungalow architectural style. The residence is located on a corner lot at the intersection of Geddes Street and Gloucester Street and is bounded by a medium height aluminium fence. There is a gate to the truncated corner of the intersection that leads to the residence’s entry via a painted concrete path.

The residence has an asymmetrical form addressing Gloucester Street. There is a verandah to the north west corner with a rendered masonry and turned timber post column. There is a leadlight window with timber frames to the underside of the verandah.

There is a painted concrete driveway to the south west corner of the site.

History

The residence is believed to have been built c1927.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY: High
AUTHENTICITY: High

Condition

Good

Uses

Creation Date

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