Dwelling - Orontes

Author

City of Melville

Place Number

06085

Location

15 Zenobia St Palmyra

Location Details

Local Government

Melville

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1913

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 Removed from MI 17 Jun 2015

Statement of Significance

The Dwelling- Orontes is significant for the following reasons: Aesthetic Value: A modest weatherboard house with a distinctive towered air vent, it makes a valuable contribution to the streetscape. Scientific value: The building was imported from Europe as a kit home. Authenticity: Facade is substantially intact however the original iron roof has been overlaid with decromatic tiles.

Physical Description

A detached house with a pyramid shaped roof.

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Yes, roof has been tiled and Pioneer fence removed Extent of Original Fabric: Most

Condition

Fair

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 METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Land allocation & subdivision

Creation Date

03 Dec 1996

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.