Local Government
Claremont
Region
Metropolitan
Location
23 Davies Road Claremont
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1969, Constructed from 1988, Constructed from 1928, Constructed from 1957, Constructed from 1917
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 07 Jul 2015 |
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 | 05 Aug 2014 | HP - Category 3 | |
Statement of Significance
23 Davies Road, constructed in 1908 for Philip Feld as a single-stored brick Federation Bungalow, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: The place has significance as one of a group of places within one of the earliest subdivisions within the town and as such demonstrates the initial residential subdivision and development of the locality; The place has significance for its character as a brick Federation Bungalow constructed in 1908 set within a contemporary streetscape; The place contributes to the social history of the locality and to the community’s sense of place as an example of typical housing of its time; and, The place makes a contribution to the streetscape of the district and to the immediate streetscape as one of a group of contemporary houses.
Physical Description
Single storey rendered and painted masonry walls with corrugated roof sheets. Projecting front bay with gable roof above. Verandah under separate roof supported by timber posts with simple timber brackets. Front door has side and fanlights. Timber casement windows. Chimney with painted pots. High timber picket fence.
History
Built for Philip Feld, occupied by E A Collins until 1917, a warder at the Claremont Hospital for the Insane before joining the fire brigade. For more detail see Heritage Assessment Oct 2006. 1928: Rear addition 1946: Side verandah enclosed 1957: Rear addition 1969: Rear addition partly enclosing 1957 addition 1988: Rear dwelling
Integrity/Authenticity
INTEGRITY High AUTHENTICITY High – roof form intact, detailing intact, overall original form readable
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office Directory | |||
| Ron Bodycoat & Gaye Nayton, Heritage Assessment | Oct 2006 | ||
| Town of Claremont Building Plans | |||
| Town of Claremont Rate Books |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Creation Date
22 Mar 2016Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
29 Jan 2021Disclaimer
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.