Museum

Author

Shire of Carnamah

Place Number

06142

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Location

Cnr MacPherson & Caron Sts Carnamah

Location Details

Other Name(s)

and Tearooms
TAB (fmr)

Local Government

Carnamah

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1925

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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	28 Nov 1996	Category 2	Category 2 High level of protection appropriate: provide maximum protection under the town planning scheme to conserve the significance of the place.

Statement of Significance

The Museum Building has some local historic significance as a commercial premise which has operated in the town for many years. Further, the place has considerable streetscape value, given its size, location and construction materials. The building is also evidence of the use of local materials. The place is held in high esteem by the community and fulfils an important role as a local museum.

Physical Description

Located on the main street of Carnamah, this small rectangular building is of stone construction with a corrugated iron gable roof which features timber barge boarding to the gable end. A separate verandah roof extends over the footpath and is supported on metal poles. The front facade is partly rendered with more recent brickwork below two large display windows which are either side
of the central doorway. There is a lean-to at the rear. Adjacent is an enclosed yard which contains a variety of machinery and a large shadow-line shed to the rear.

History

Construction of this building commenced in 1925 using local stone quarried from the MacPherson farm. The builder, G.P. Duncan, was assisted by Mr Kroschel, whose daughter, Peg Wells, took over a cafe in the building in 1937. Originally the building included an adjoining residence which was extended so that Mrs Peg Wells could take in boarders. When the TAB took over the building the living quarters were removed. The building is now used by the Carnamah Historical Society as a Museum. (Local Information Sheet)

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Bridie Evans "Carnamah Notes"		1995

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	COMMERCIAL	Shop\Retail Store {single}
Present Use	EDUCATIONAL	Museum

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	STONE	Local Stone
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Community services & utilities
OCCUPATIONS	Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

22 Apr 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.