Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Howick St York
Location Details
Includes Principal's Qtrs - Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586
Other Name(s)
York Junior High School, York Boys School
York Mixed
Construction Date
Constructed from 1886, Constructed from 1996
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Agreement | YES | 12 Dec 2002 |
Text of the Heritage Agreement |
Heritage Council |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 23 Nov 2001 |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Adopted | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Apr 1985 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade A |
Grade A |
|
Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
A school building of architectural significance derived from the standardised approach to school buildings designed by the Government Architect in the 1890s.
A building which through its social history is important to the historic content of York.
The school began in 1898 as a simple classroom and developed into a large complex as the townsite flourished.
Physical Description
A large red brick building with corrugated iron roof and decorated gables. The railway line
bounds the western edge of the school site.
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "York Primary School – Conservation Plan." | 2001 | ||
| "– York Primary School and Former Convent School – Conservation Plan.". | 1995 | ||
| "Detailed physical Survey of the Former Manual Training School at York Primary School Prior to Demolition September". | 1996 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3244 | Detailed Physical Survey of the Former Manual Training School at York Primary School Prior to Demolition- September 1996 | Report | 1996 |
| 5192 | York Primary School conservation plan / prepared for Department of Housing and Works on behalf of Education Department of Western Australia | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2001 |
| 882 | York Primary School and Former Convent School (York Public Library): Conservation Plan: Prepared for the Building Management Authority | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Rustic Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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