House

Author

City of Albany

Place Number

15505

Location

195 Middleton Rd Albany

Location Details

Local Government

Albany

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

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
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Oct 2020 Some/moderate
Municipal Inventory Adopted 23 Sep 1999 Category C

Statement of Significance

The place at 195 Middleton Road has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: The place is a fine yet simple example of a timber and iron Inter-War Bungalow, and its use of timber relatively rare for residences in and around the historic townsite which is dominated more by brick and stone construction. The place is associated with the Jacobs family who were well-known and active members in the Albany community. It is significant individually and as one of a group of houses along Middleton Road, an important main thoroughfare in Albany that links the townsite with the beach, made up of an eclectic range of housing and architectural styles from the earliest periods of development to early 20th century.

Physical Description

Some of the notable features of this place include: • Elevated from road • Good streetscape value • Simple bungalow design • Timber construction • Wide Gable • Front porch under separate roof Some obvious modifications include: • Windows • Roof tiles • Brick foundations • Side Extension

History

According to the Town of Albany Heritage Survey 1994 this house was built c1920. In 1994 this home was still owned by the Jacobs family. It had been in their possession for three generations. Mr Jacobs was a well-known personality in WA and local music circles for more than 30 years. He was a classical pianist and piano tuner.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
L Johnson; "Town of Albany Heritage Survey". City of Albany 1994
Heritage TODAY Site visit and Assessment 1999

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

17 Mar 2000

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

02 Jun 2022

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.