Old Cable Station

Author

Town of Cottesloe

Place Number

04586

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Location

1 & 2 Curtin Av Cottesloe

Location Details

Other Name(s)

McCall Community Support Centre

Local Government

Cottesloe

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1926, Constructed from 1903

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	YES	27 Jul 2015
State Register	Registered	08 Jan 1999	Register Entry Assessment Documentation	Heritage Council

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	30 Sep 1995	Category 1	Category 1 Possible inclusion on State Register of Heritage Places. Highest level of protection appropriate: warrants further assessment for possible entry into the State Register of Hentage Places: provide maximum encouragement to the owner to conserve the significance of the place. Photographically record the place. Recommendations Individual consideration of Town Planning Incentives. Grant maximum rebates available under the act to private owners to assist in maintenance of the property. Research the history and reassess before forwarding to the Heritage Council to ensure prompt consideration.
Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register	Recorded				Heritage Council
Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey	Completed	30 Jun 1994			Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	11 Mar 1996			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

Of historic and aesthetic significance.
Refer to Statement of Significance from the Heritage Council of WA dated 8/1/99.

Physical Description

1995 Comment: The Old Cable Station, now the McCall Centre - of historic and aesthetic significance.
Curtin Avenue no 2 The McCall Centre - Old Cable Station, Reserve 30806.
Built in 1926 to replace a 1903 wooden structure the former cable station is a utilitarian structure with
classically influenced elevation treatments. It is an imposing structure set high in the foredunes. It is
distinguished by its simple lines and symmetry. Coursed rubble like limestone piers, rendered brick walls,
small paned windows and tiled roof. High arched limestone foundations raise the brick building to a
double storey. The upper floor is collonaded and arches are repeated at either end. The understorey,
now filled in, with doors and panelling was an important area for the telecommunications station. Various
wings and out buildings have been added which blend with the the original.
2002 Reassessment: This building has high significance with both architectural and historical value.
Additional Comment: On the State Heritage Register

Reason for Inclusion
1. The place is of higher-order local cultural heritage significance, being classified as Category 1 in the Town’s Municipal Inventory (MI).
2. The place is also heritage classified on the State Register of Heritage Places.
3. The place contributes to the character and amenity of the street, locality and overall district.

History

Built in 1926 as the terminus for the undersea telephone cable It replaced a 1903 stmcture. The site was originally
used in 1901. In 1966 it was closed and the land reputedly vested in Cottesloe Council. The Cable Station was
refurbished In 1973 to become the McCall Centre named after a former Director of Community Welfare and is now used
by Community Welfare. A memorial plaque was erected in 1975 to commemorate the cable station.
On the 8th January, 1999 (Govemment Gazette), the property was entered in the State Register of Heritage Places on
a permanent basis.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity intact
Modifications several minor addifions, internal re-organisation/1973 addifional building by public

Condition

Good

Associations

Name	Type	Year From	Year To
S Rosenthal	Architect	-	-

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	"Newspaper Article".	West Australian,	3 February, 1966
	Marchant James, R; "The Heritage of Pines".		1977

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id	Title	Medium	Year Of Publication
11461	Cottesloe Cable Station (fmr) 2 Curtin Avenue, Cottesloe	Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan}	2016
3395	McCall Centre Cottesloe Conservation Plan	Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan}	1997
3456	McCall Centre Conservation Policy Report	Heritage Study {Other}	1998

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Comms: Other
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Comms: Housing or Quarters
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Comms: Post or Telegraph Office
Present Use	VACANT\UNUSED	Vacant\Unused

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Spanish Mission

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	STONE	Limestone
Roof	TILE	Terracotta Tile
Wall	BRICK	Rendered Brick

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Telecommunications
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Community services & utilities
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES	World Wars & other wars
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES	Water, power, major t'port routes
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Technology & technological change

Creation Date

02 Apr 1996

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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.