Local Government
Albany
Region
Great Southern
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Location
117-121 Serpentine Rd Albany
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Albany Primary School
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897, Constructed from 1894
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 |
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 | 30 Jun 2001 | Category A |
Category A |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Oct 2020 | Exceptional |
Exceptional |
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Statement of Significance
The Educational Resources Centre has significant aesthetic, historic, representative and social heritage value. Built in 1897 this Federation Gothic building played a vital role in the early education of the children of Albany at the turn of the century.
Physical Description
Two separate buildings contribute to the one place
Similar designs but different finishes
Building One (Albany District Education Office)
Set close to road
Built on random, coarse faced stone footings
Three prominent gables with timber infill are on the façade
To the rear of the gabled sections is a hall like section with large gables facing east west
Red brick with horizontal cement rendered banding
Small paned wooden sash windows
Arched access to small porch as the main entrance
Variegated tiles on steeply pitched roofs
A second entrance is protected by a small porch extension
A tall brick chimney with a decorative top
Building Two (Education Resources Centre)
Set close to road
Built on random, coarse faced stone footings
Three gables with brick infill are on the façade
To the rear of the gabled sections is a hall like section with large gables facing east west
The windows are in single sash windows with small panes
The roof is steeply pitched with corrugated iron
Walls are constructed from red brick
A tall brick chimney with a decorative top
History
The building that was used as the Albany District Educational Office in 2000, was the former Albany Primary School. It was built in 1894-5.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Database. | City of Albany | 1994 | |
| Heritage TODAY Site visit and Assessment | 1999 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Other Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
22 Oct 2012Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Dec 2022Disclaimer
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.