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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: WHITTAKERS HOUSE IN SMYTH ROAD C1910

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c. 1910

Overview

The original black and white image shows an example of a Whittakers' settler's cottage. Typewritten on the back is: 'This house with a verandah added still exists. Built about 1910 Mr. and Mrs. A. Thorn lived in it for over 30 years. Mr. Thorn was a tram driver on the Subiaco - Nedlands run.' Hand written on the back is: 'Smyth Road shanty.' Wise Postal Directories indicate the address for a Ambrose Thorn was 6 Smyth Street.

Historical information

The cottage now has a verandah.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1985.314

Item type

Width

100 mm

Height or length

75 mm

Keywords

Smyth Road, Shenton Park

Year

Statement of significance

Social and architectural history.

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