Built 1907. Located at 47 Clifton Street, Blacktown.
A single storey weatherboard and galvanised iron roof dwelling with
bull-nose front verandah and brick balustrade. A simple but typically
characteristic picket fence complements the dwelling. The house
deatures stamped-metal ceilings, hand-made shutter hinges. Out back is
a handwell with a still working hand pump and a slab shed. Built by
William Davis as Blacktown's first police station, the residence &
office of Trooper Wilson. Wilson's office was set up on the enclosed
back verandah.
Private residence. Still living in the house is a granddaughter of the builder, Claire Pfoeffer.
Sources:
Personal communication, Claire Pfoeffer Blacktown Advocate, 22/4/1998, p1, "Proud of Our Heritage"
NSW Heritage Office Website, http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au