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Blacksmith's Shop (fmr)

Author

Shire of Coorow

Place Number

06431
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Location

Lot 50 Commercial St Coorow

Location Details

Local Government

Coorow

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1929

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

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 31 Oct 1996 Category 4

Category 4

Significant but not essential to an understanding of the history of the district; photographically record the place prior to any redevelopment.

Statement of Significance

The former blacksmith's shop has some historic significance given its connection with the early development of commercial activities in Coorow. further the former blacksmith's residence (Place No. 22), which is adjacent adds to the significance of the place.

Physical Description

Medium sized timber framed shed clad with horizontal corrugated iron. Skylights to
roof. Front [west] side reclad with shadowline corrugated iron. Lean-to roof at rear [east]. Timber barge boards.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Medium

Condition

Fair

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Blacksmith's Shop

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

02 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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.