COUPER'S ORCHARD

Couper's Orchard complex at 139-141 Brysons Road, Wonga Park, comprising a fibro-cement clad house and a corrugated iron-clad timber shed set in a re-planted orchard.

How is it Significant?

Couper's Orchard, 139-141 Brysons Road, Wonga Park is of local historic significance to Manningham City.

Why is it Significant?

Of historic significance as an orchard house and shed of the Second World War period, located within a replanted orchard, illustrating the district's long associations with the fruit growing industry. Associated with Les Read, a member of a district orcharding family. (RNE criteria A4, H1)

Group

Farming and Grazing

Category

Orchard