Anzac Cottage, House museum in Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia.
Description
Anzac Cottage is a four-room residence built in Federation Queen Anne style, featuring three bay windows and ornamental leadlight panels with the word ANZAC displayed above the front entrance. The house showcases decorative elements typical of early 1900s architecture with period furnishings inside.
History
Built in a single day on February 12, 1916, with donated funds and volunteer labor, the cottage became Western Australia's first World War I memorial. It was presented as a gift to a wounded soldier who made it his home after recovering from his injuries.
Culture
The cottage serves as a memorial to soldiers who served in World War I, with its name and leadlight decoration referencing the famous Gallipoli Campaign. The National Trust of Western Australia maintains this site and shares its significance with visitors.
Practical
The cottage opens for visits during special occasions and commemorative events announced by the National Trust. Group tours can be arranged in advance by contacting the site to schedule a suitable time for your visit.
Did you know?
Hundreds of community members gathered in a single day to construct the house as a gift for a wounded soldier, rather than professional builders doing the work. This unprecedented show of collective support marked the site as something deeply rooted in grassroots commitment.
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