Local Government
Coorow
Region
Midwest
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Location
Main St Coorow
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Halfway House
Construction Date
Constructed from 1930
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Oct 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The Coorow Hotel has high streetscape value given its large scale, prominent location and decorative treatments. Further the place has considerable historic significance and has served the community for over 67 years.
Physical Description
A large two storey 'L-shaped' building with verandahs to ground and upper storey, the latter having asbestos infill. A gable roof enhances the main entrance and features English style timber bargeboards and fínial. The main entrance also features lead light windows to double entry doors and surrounds. Other windows feature decorative render and paintwork. A single storey concrete block and tile roof extension to the rear forms the 'L-shape' of the building. Situated to the rear of the hotel there is a large concrete block garage with a corrugated iron skillion roof. Paint treatment to the main building, is grey verandah posts, dark red to other joinery, and white walls.
History
Built 1930 for Patrick Conolly and Alec Gloucester at a cost of £12,879, it had it's own electric power plant and hot and cold water to each guestroom. Alec Gloucester was the first licensee. The hotel was also referred to as the 'Halfway House' being halfway between Perth and Geraldton. (Source: Harry Kau).
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eales, Cohen & Bennett | Architect | 1930 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Kau records. |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
17 Aug 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.