Local Government
Vincent
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
57 Lincoln St Highgate
Location Details
Cnr Smith St The adjacent block is the Highgate Police Station, which is on the RHP. The land on which the tower falls on is a difference reserve. These two different places share no history.
Other Name(s)
Dumas' Folly
Construction Date
Constructed from 1941
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | City of Vincent | ||
| State Register | Registered | 18 Dec 2007 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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 | 13 Nov 1995 | Category A |
Category A |
City of Vincent |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 28 Aug 1995 |
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| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 |
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Condition
Overall the condition is good, although there is some deterioration to the exterior of the building and cracking of the render.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE (Paddy) Clare, Principal Architect of PWD at time of construction | Architect | - | - |
| Russell Dumas, Chief Engineer PWD, oversaw engineering | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3342 | Lincon Street Ventilating Stack, Cottage, Former Police Station - Final Report | Heritage Study {Other} | 1997 |
| 8346 | Lincoln Street ventilation stack. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2004 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Art Deco |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Other Render |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Water, power, major t'port routes |
| PEOPLE | Innovators |
| OCCUPATIONS | Technology & technological change |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
28 Sep 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
18 May 2020Disclaimer
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.