ZIMMER FARM COMPLEX

2 WYENA GROVE EPPING, WHITTLESEA CITY

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Statement of Significance

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  • History

    ZIMMER FARM COMPLEX - History

    PART OF THE PROPERTY (CONTAINING HOUSE RUINS) WAS FIRST PURCHASED BY MICHAEL ZIMMER IN 1852. THE OTHER SECTION WAS PURCHASED BY ZIMMER IN 1863. ZIMMER WAS ONE OF THE FIRST GROUPS OF GERMAN IMMIGRANTS TO THE PORT PHILLIP DISTRICT; THE OLDER MEMBERS SETTLING AT WESTGARTHTOWN, WHILST MANY OF THE YOUNGER MEMBERS PURCHASED LAND AT EPPING. THE LAND STAYED IN THE HANDS OF THE ZIMMER FAMILY UNTIL 1971.

    Interpretation of Site

    ZIMMER FARM COMPLEX - Interpretation of Site

    REMAINS OF FARMHOUSE OF ZIMMER FAMILY WHO CONTINUOUSLY OCCUPIED THE FARM FOR APPROX 119 YEARS. THE STONE WALLS ENCLOSE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE FARM AND THE WATER TROUGHS ILLUSTRATE ADAPTATION AND INNOVATION IN FARMING.

    Archaeological Significance

    ZIMMER FARM COMPLEX - Archaeological Significance

    The site is a rare example of German settlement during the 1850s. There is potential for intact domestic deposits and structural remains relating to this early occupation, demonstrating farming and domestic practices.

    Historical Significance

    ZIMMER FARM COMPLEX - Historical Significance

    Local significance to the mid 19th century settlement of German migrants to the Epping area.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    ZIMMER FARM COMPLEX - Heritage Inventory Description

    Remains of a farmhouse c1860s associated material relating to farming activities.

    HOUSE AND SHED COMPLEX - FOOTINGS, FIREPLACE, BASES, ARTEFACT SCATTERS, EXOTIC TREES, WELL, QUARRY, STONE WALLS, WATER TROUGHS.

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