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Railway House

Author

Town of Narrogin

Place Number

24855
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Location

2 Hale St Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1913, Constructed from 1914

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019

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
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Dec 1996 Category B

Category B

A place of considerable cultural heritage significance to Town of Narrogin that is worthy of recognition and protection through provisions of the Town of Narrogin Town Planning Scheme. Planning Application needs to be submitted to Town of Narrogin for any proposed development and referred to Regional Wheatbelt Heritage Adviser for comment. Recommend: Retain and conserve the place. Document the place per HCWA Archive recommendations if retention is not possible.

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds:
1. Erected 1913-14 for railway superintendent (traffic).
2. One of three aesthetically and architecturally pleasing homes forming an attractive
streetscape.

Physical Description

One of a group of three brick residences with C.G.I, roofs and
verandahs with ornamental parts and fascias to three sides of the
building.

Condition

Excellent

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Housing or Quarters
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

01 Jul 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

03 May 2021

Disclaimer

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