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The Herald (fmr)

Author

Shire of Toodyay

Place Number

12159
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Location

100 Stirling Tce Toodyay

Location Details

GPS: 0449466 6509150

Other Name(s)

Seil Constructions

Local Government

Toodyay

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1929, Constructed from 1890

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 01 Dec 2012

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
Register of the National Estate Registered 21 Oct 1980

Heritage Council
Municipal Inventory Adopted 27 Aug 1998 Category 3

Category 3

Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place has historic value for its associations with the local newspaper.
The place has aesthetic value as a fine architectural example of the period which makes a significant contribution to the streetscape of Toodyay.

Physical Description

A rendered brick facade with a moulded parapet above the main shop front. Feature windows are also present. The adjoining premises is very narrow. Originally there was a covered walkway between the shop and residence which is now used as a commercial/retail premises. The hood of original walkway remains as a feature although the access has been blocked up. A partial parapet is also on this section level with the moulding of the main section and adorned with balustrading and finials. The side elevations are face brickwork. A deep skillion roofed verandah extends across both frontages.

History

From the early 1900's the building was the office and place where the local paper 'The Herald' was printed.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integriyt: Medium
Authenticity: Medium

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg
Present Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

17 Sep 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

19 Apr 2021

Disclaimer

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