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14 Chester Road, Claremont

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1977

Overview

Two photographs of 14 Chester Road, Claremont.

06.83a
North west elevation showing part of brick side wall and part of front, including chimney, gable with finial, balcony with striped bullnose iron roof, and verandah below. Wooden balustrade, valance, decorative brackets, verandah posts and trim on full length sash windows painted white. View of verandah partly obscured by shrub and modern wrought iron gate hinged to pillar constructed from used bricks.

06.83b
South west elevation with projecting gable with decorative finial, barge board and niche over bay window to upper and lower floors. Shrubbery partly obscuring doors to side verandah.

Historical information

This two storey red brick house, which has been classified by the National Trust, was buiIt betrween 1898 and 1900. It is of triple brick construction with no cavities. While some of the main rooms, hall and staircase were imposing, many rooms were said to be 'pokey' and kitchen and laundry 'primitive'. It is similar to two other Claremont houses: one in Riley Road and one in Walter Street. The house fell into disrepair and was further damaged by the Meckering earthquake of 1968, but it has been extensively restored and renovated. It was built on three small blocks and was originally set in extensive grounds which have now been subdivided.

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cwa-org-28--6-83-a,b

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Life of creator +70 years

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

Claremont Museum

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North west elevation
14 Chester Road, Claremont
Source: Claremont Museum 06.83a

South west elevation
14 Chester Road, Claremont
Source: Claremont Museum 06.83b

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