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LOCATION
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Address 5 Fitzroy Terrace THORNGATE
Locality
Accuracy H - high level confidence
Council Area Prospect Council
Polygon Type P - parcel (from DCDB)
DESCRIPTION
Details (Known As) Dwelling (formerly 'Woodgate')
Registered Name Dwelling (formerly 'Woodgate')
Significance Dwelling (formerly `Woodgate') is an outstanding and early example of Inter-war Old English architecture in South Australia, displaying many of the key characteristics of the style, notably: picturesque asymmetry; vertical proportions; imitation half-timbering to multiple gable ends; red-face-brick walls; and extensive interior detailing including timber beams and mouldings to ceiling, timber door and window surrounds, multi-pane windows and bespoke fireplaces. The Dwelling also influenced the wider adoption of the Inter-war Old English style in South Australia during the 1920s and 1930s. Dwelling (formerly `Woodgate') has a special association with FW Dancker and Son, a prominent architectural firm that operated in South Australia from 1880 to 1944 and was known for the quality of its residential designs. The Dwelling's interior layout and use of materials closely follows the design tenets proposed by Frederick Dancker in his 1904 Modern Dwellings publication. However, the design of `Woodgate' also established a new direction for the firm as Frederick's son, Eric Dancker transitioned from student to partner in his father's company.
Subject Index Residential - House
Class State
STATUS
Status Code REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register
Status Date 08-DEC-2022
REFERENCE
LGA Prospect
State Heritage ID 26541
Heritage Number 28126
SECTION 16 INFORMATION
Section 16 e - it demonstrates a high degree of creative, aesthetic or technical accomplishment or is an outstanding representative of particular construction techniques or design characteristics
g - it has a special association with the life or work of a person or organisation or an event of historical importance
PLAN PARCEL & TITLE
As listed in the SA Heritage Register
Plan Parcel & Title Information CT 5781/436 F109086 A20

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