Criddle's House

Author

Shire of Irwin

Place Number

12463

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Location

26 Hunts Rd Dongara

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Albert Criddle's House

Local Government

Irwin

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1914

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	10 Mar 1998	Category 3	Category 3 SIGNIFICANT AS AN INDIVIDUAL BUILDING OR PLACE. Retain and conserve if possible; endeavour to conserve the significance of the place through provisions in the Town Planning Scheme with encouragement to the owner to conserve the place. Photographically record the place prior to any redevelopment.

Statement of Significance

Albert Criddle's House has historic significance for its connection to the early development of the town.
Further the house being situated on Hunts Road forms an important element in the historic character of the town.
RECOMMENDATION
Each of the buildings [Place Numbers 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29] contribute to the unique streetscape of Hunts Road which should be considered as a heritage precinct with development considerations made accordingly.

Physical Description

1996
A hipped steeply pitched corrugated asbestos roof extends to cover the verandah to the front with a leanto roof to the rear. The front verandah is supported on timber posts and partially enclosed with lattice.
Windows are double hung, timber framed. There is a chimney to the west elevation.
2004
Not visited

History

This house was built for Albert Criddle by local builder Charles Osborn about 1914. Albert Criddle was the local carrier and taxi service transporting goods and people between the town and the railway station.
(Source: IDHS Records)

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	IDHS Records
	HCWA Database No. 12463	State Office of Heritage

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	ASBESTOS	Fibrous Cement, corrugated
Wall	ASBESTOS	Fibrous Cement, flat

Historic Themes

General	Specific
PEOPLE	Local heroes & battlers
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Land allocation & subdivision
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Road transport

Creation Date

02 Oct 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.