TOODYAY BOARDING HOUSE; FLOODED 1955

1955
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Overview

Sepia, large two storey building situated on the corner of Stirling Terrace and Harper Street, Toodyay.
Flood waters surround the building.

Historical information

This building was originally constructed in 1861 by John Henry Monger as a two storey warehouse. It became known as Monger's Store.
In the years leading up to the sale of the property to H. Davey in 1891, the top floor was used as a private school. Davey converted the top floor to a residence whilst he undertook additions to the nearby Freemasons Hotel, which he had also purchased.
The building, which became known as Nottingham House, was sold to the Industrial Extracts Factory in 1945 and used as a boarding house for employees.
It was demolished in September 1968 to make way for the construction of the new bridge that replaced an older one spanning the Avon River adjacent.
Today the location is known a Duidgee Park, a popular picnic spot for residents and visitors.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.1480
Item type
Width
303 mm
Height or length
254 mm
Contextual Information

This image is also reproduced in another photo in the Shire of Toodyay collection: 2001.1304

Year
1955
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Historic significance
Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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Toodyay boarding house flooded 1955

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