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Harricks Cottage

Other Name

Harricks Homestead

Location

Harricks Road,, KEILOR PARK VIC 3042 - Property No B6795

File Number

B6795

Level

Regional

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B6795 Harricks Cottage

Statement of Significance

James Harrick's Cottage is of regional historical significance as a rare example of a pioneer settler's cottage in the Melbourne metropolitan region probably built and extended between 1861 and 1886. The earliest surviving part is a pole and scantling framed hut, probably built in 1861-62, to which were added a rubble stone dairy (subsequently demolished) and sundry agricultural outbuildings.
After ownership of the land was achieved by Harrick in 1883, a substantial new timber and weatherboard addition of four rooms was made in front of the original hut.
The property remained in the Harrick family until 1929, and is of social significance as a symbol of the closer settlement of the Keilor area, and the long serving membership by James Harrick of the Keilor Shire Council (1898-1910).
Classified: 06/10/1997

Group

Residential buildings (private)