Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Sylvester St Coolgardie
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1910
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 29 Sep 1998 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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 | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
| Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Inventory | Adopted | 30 Aug 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
An important structure representing a vital service in the early history of Coolgardie.
Physical Description
This is a replacement building and the engine house is constructed in timber frame with silver painted iron cladding. It is a simple gable roofed structure with the name fire station appearing in the gable. It is an elegant utilitarian structure
History
A structure of great importance to Coolgardie considering the significant role played by fire in the early days of Coolgardie's existence, with its repeated destruction or partial destruction by fire.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb, M&A "The Centennial History of Kalgoorlie-Boulder" | 1993 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3145 | Coolgardie Fire Station Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1997 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Fire Station |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Fire Station |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
07 Apr 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.