| Four Winds associated outbuildings and surrounding archaeological remains (Brell’s Tannery (Former)) have local heritage significance as one of the largest tanneries based around St Marys and whose products were exported to Europe. Four Winds has high local significance, it was completed in 1922 for a successful local tanner, Martin Brell and is a good, substantial and well-built example of an inter-war brick cottage in the California Bungalow style, which demonstrates suburban development in St. Marys during the early decades of the twentieth century. It is a rare example of using this essentially suburban building style in a rural setting. The bungalow’s interior reflects elements of Art Nouveau and English and American Arts and Crafts styling, combined cohesively and utilising the materials and technology of the times. The continuity of stylistic elements within the associated structures of garage and outhouse reinforces the visual impact and relationship of the group to the open site. The cottage was part of a large tannery site, which is of local archaeological significance. |  |
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