Monday, April 29, 2019

Woodloes Homestead

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'''Woodloes Homestead''' was built in 1871 by architect [[Francis Bird (Architect)|Francis Bird]], the homestead is situated on the [[Canning River]] in Cannington. Bird was partner in Mason-Bird Timber Company, cut timber in the Darling Range and transported it via a horse drawn railway to Mason landing, near Woodloes.<ref></ref> Woodloes Homstead was classified by National Trust in 1988, nominated to the Register of The National Estate in 1991 and permanently added to Western Australian State Heritage register on 21 January 1997.<ref name="inherit"></ref>

==Design==
Woodloes Homestead is a square planned Victorian Georgian home with verandahs on all four sides, originally it had a timber shingled roof that has since been replaced by corrugated iron. The walls are made of limestone rubble with brick quoining at the entrance ways. The floors are made of timber and building includes an attic and cellar with central hallway and rear kitchen.<ref name="inherit" />

==References==




[[Category:City of Canning]]


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