Local Government
Greater Geraldton
Region
Midwest
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Location
22-24 Chapman Rd Geraldton
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Geraldton Art Gallery
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Dec 2015 | City of Greater Geraldton | |
| State Register | Registered | 12 Dec 1997 |
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 | Registered | 14 May 1991 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 18 Mar 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jun 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Aug 1982 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The building is interesting as an example of the work of an early architectural firm. It has been an important social centre in Geraldton for over 70 years, being used for dances, plays, concerts and civic functions. It is typical of the large civic halls erected at the period and is one of the few remaining important buildings of Geraldton's early years.
Physical Description
Designed by Odham & Cox and erected in 1907 the town hall is a stuccoed classical style rectangular building with asbestos roof and wooden floors. It was built to accommodate 1100 people, 700 in the body of the hall and 400 in the galleries. It has been unaltered over the years and is in sound condition apart from the need for normal maintenance. It is listed as Grade 1 in the Schedule of Significant places in Geraldton in the Northampton Dongara Geraldton Survey by Feilman & Associates funded by the National Estate.
History
Assessment 1982
Construction 1907
Architect: designed by Oldham & Cox
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10070 | Conservation plan for the Geraldton regional Art Gallery (fmr Town Hall) | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |
| 5798 | Geraldton : then and now. | Book | 1989 |
| 2412 | Geraldton sketchbook. | Book | 1976 |
| 6787 | Geraldton Regional Art Gallery : conservation works strategy. | Conservation works report | 2003 |
| 10071 | Geraldton Regional Art Gallery: conservation plan update | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2012 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Academic Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, corrugated |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
15 Jan 2024Disclaimer
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