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Baker House

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1919

Overview

Sepia. Baker House on the corner of Parry Street and Perth-Fremantle Road Claremont.

Brick house with verandahs and tin roof. White picket fence with hedge in front. Palms and eucalypts in front garden. High fence, probably a tennis court at side.

Historical information

Built 1906-7.
Sold to Freecorns 1919.
First home of the Parry family
All Parry children born there.
The Perth-Fremantle Road was renamed Stirling Highway in 1931 after the first Governor of Western Australia, Admiral Sir James Stirling.

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cwa-org-28--77-103

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Year

1919

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Claremont Museum.

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Date of creation +70 years

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 77.103'.

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

Claremont Museum

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Corner Parry Street & Perth-Fremantle Road 1919

Baker House
Corner Parry Street & Perth-Fremantle Road 1919
First home of the Parry Family
Source: Claremont Museum 77.103

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