ROSE COTTAGE
15 McLennan Street GLENTHOMPSON, Southern Grampians Shire
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Statement of Significance
The former shop and residence, now known as Rose Cottage is located on the east side of McLennan Street in the centre of the township of Glenthompson. The cottage is a simple vernacular timber structure, dating from the later Victorian period. The windows, doors and verandah have been much altered from the originals. The cottage was initially part of a shop, store and residential complex owned by John Henry, an important businessman in Glenthompson around the turn of the century. The shop went through a variety of uses including periods as a general store, a bakery and as a dressmakers. The cottage is in good condition but the integrity has been compromised by later alterations.
How is it significant?
Rose Cottage is of historical significance to the southern Grampians Shire and to the township of Glenthompson.
Why is it significant?
Rose Cottage is of historical significance for its association with an important early family and for its association with a number of trades practised on the premises including blacksmith, store, bakery and dressmaker.
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ROSE COTTAGE - Physical Conditions
The condition of the buildings is good. [The interiors have not been inspected.]
ROSE COTTAGE - Physical Description 1
A complex of several small single storey timber buildings of vernacular form and detailing which still include the original front shop, the original side store and blacksmith's shop and the bakery at the rear. All have been altered over the years, specifically by the replacement of the original windows and doors with others. The verandah of the front building has been substituted, the timber original having an ogee or double curved roof with a most unusual wrought rather than cast iron frieze. Only one brick chimney survives which is at the back of the rear wing.
ROSE COTTAGE - Historical Australian Themes
Theme 8 Developing Australia's cultural life
8.12 Living in and around Australian homes
8.14 Living in the country and rural settlementsROSE COTTAGE - Usage/Former Usage
residential
ROSE COTTAGE - Integrity
Fair degree of integrity. [Interiors need to be inspected to confirm presence or otherwise of bakery and smithy.]
ROSE COTTAGE - Physical Description 2
Henry family
Heritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
Grading:
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WAR MEMORIALSouthern Grampians Shire
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STATE SCHOOL NO. 947Southern Grampians Shire
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GLENTHOMPSON BRICKWORKSSouthern Grampians Shire
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