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WALTER RESIDENCE (FORMER)

Other Name HENRY RESIDENCE Location 7 Memorial Road, GLENTHOMPSON VIC 3293 - Property No 0047 File Number 658 Level Stage 2 study complete

[1/2] 23395 Walter Residence Former [2/2] 23395 Walter Residence Former

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The former Walter Residence is located on the south side of the Glenelg Highway on a service road between Thompson and Scott Streets. The house is a large symmetrical timber house facing north with two projecting front rooms and verandahs on either side and between the rooms. The house was built in 1917 for the Walter family, when they moved from a less substantial home in Caramut Road. The house was an expression of the Walter families improving fortune, as John Walter was a carrier, dealer and storekeeper who prospered as a result of the Mafeking gold rush at Mount William in 1900. He operated Walter's Store there and was also in partnership with T Scott and Sons in Glenthompson. There has been no architect or builder associated with the design. The house is in good condition, with a high degree of integrity.
How is it significant?
The Walter Residence is of historical and architectural significance to the Southern Grampians Shire and to the township of Glenthompson.

Why is it significant?
The Walter Residence is of historical significance for its associations with the Walter and Henry families, two important pioneering families in Glenthompson, and of architectural significance as one of the more important private residences in the township.