Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
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Location
23-25 Prince St Busselton
Location Details
Cnr 68-74 Queen St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
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Parent Place or Precinct
Child Places
Statement of Significance
Mitchell Park, now a pleasant public park, has cultural heritage significance as the historic site on many of Busselton’s early local government public buildings and utilities.
Physical Description
The site is now a park with lawns and mature trees. The Fire Station and a community building (Former Library) remain in the precinct.
History
The site previously contained the Road Board offices, the former Fire Station, the former Shire Offices, the Power Station, the former Library and the Working Men's Institute, all of which were replaced following the amalgamation of the council and road board and the replacement of the buildings with the new shire offices.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low Degree/None
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| PN031 | MI Reference Number |
Place Type
Precinct or Streetscape
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
12 Feb 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Feb 2017Disclaimer
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