Bingham's House (fmr)

Author

Shire of Coorow

Place Number

06438

Location

Poynton Pde Coorow

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Waldeck's House

Local Government

Coorow

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 31 Oct 1996 Category 2

Statement of Significance

The Waldeck house has some local historic significance for its connection to the Bingham family and the commercial development of the district. Further the place contributes significantly to the streetscape of Poynton Parade.

Physical Description

Located adjacent to the corner store on Poynton Parade. The house is of timber framed construction with weather-board to half wall height and fibro above. The roof is of corrugated iron and dutch gable style with gablets to the north and south The roof spreads to cover the verandahs. There is a brick chimney to the north. The verandahs are supported on timber posts, the south verandah has been enclosed with fibro below and timber framed windows above. There are lead light timber framed windows to the front and a central entrance door.

History

Originally built by the Bingham family, noted local storekeepers. (Source: Local knowledge).

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High

Condition

Good

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
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, weatherboard
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries
PEOPLE Innovators

Creation Date

02 May 1997

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.