Local Government
Ravensthorpe
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Hopetoun
Location Details
No fixed address - It is in storage to be rebuilt as a museum on Council land on the Esplanade.
Other Name(s)
Original Ravensthorpe Doctors House
Construction Date
Constructed from 1904
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1998 |
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Statement of Significance
This was formerly the doctor's house in Ravensthorpe which was situated behind the old hospital to the south.
As children came from visiting the doctor they carved their initials on the salmon gum tree.
It was sold to Hugh Marrs and transported to Marrs Bros Hopetoun Farm.
Later it was moved from the farm to Lot 72 Veal Street Hopetoun.
The building was dismantled in 1997 and is now in storage to be rebuilt as a museum on Ravensthorpe Shire
Council land on the Esplanade.
Physical Description
The house is a timber frame construction with corrugated iron walls and roof and placed on stumps. It has a
verandah at the front.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Mostly Intact
Modifications: Relocated Twice
Condition
Average
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
21 Jul 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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