Local Government
Leonora
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Cnr Tower & Kane Sts Gwalia
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 18 Sep 1992 |
Register Entry |
Heritage Council |
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 | 17 Feb 1998 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Oct 1980 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Interim | 14 Dec 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register | Recorded |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 03 Aug 1981 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant .for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.
Physical Description
The building has a timber framed front verandah that- was later enclosed with sheet metal and hessian. The verandah timbers and sheet metal cladding have been recently replaced and, a new concrete step to the verandah has been added.
The interior is reasonably intact with timber floors throughout, pressed metal, timber and hessian linings. The place retains the original oven which has a brick surround and retains an external metal chimney.
The place underwent conservation in 1987, as part of the National Estate Grants Program. The works included: the replacement of timber bracing to the east section of the building; replacement of cgi cladding to the east section of the building, portion of the roof and verandah; replacement of hessian lining; and repair to timber floorboards.
History
The last occupant's of the building were the Lovi family.
It became known as Art's Place in about 1980 after a local, Mr Arthur DeKlerk, carried out some repairs to structure after it had been damaged in strong winds.
Integrity/Authenticity
INTEGRITY: High
AUTHENTICITY: High
Condition
Fair to Poor
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | MINING | Housing or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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