| Name: | Wangamma Homestead |
| Location: | Wangamma, Scaddings Bridge Road, (Lake Victoria) |
| Use: | Dwelling |
| Constructed: | 1900 |
| Demolished: | 0 |
| Theme: | Agriculture |
| Condition: | Fair |
| Endorsements: |
Statement of Heritage Significance:
Architecture/Environment:
A brick dwelling with iron clad gambrel roof. A separate bullnose roof covers a wrap around verandah supported by plain timber posts. A separate brick room, connected to the main dwelling by a breezeway has a high hip roof and straight pitched verandah. It appears to be an older structure and features a large external chimney.
History:
Wangamma was taken up by the Scadding Family late last century and their name is given to the nearby bridge and road. The homestead is now used as a ‘weekender’ holiday cottage. The legendary recluse ‘Possum’ is buried on the property.
Recommendation:
Maintenance
References:
Recording Date: 19/11/1988
PHOTOGRAPHS:
Film Frame Nos:
6182/9,10