Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
2 McKenzie St Coolgardie
Location Details
McKenzie St formerly Hunt St
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 25 Jun 1993 |
Register Entry |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 27 Oct 1976 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
Shire of Coolgardie |
Statement of Significance
The important architectural character of the building and its historic associations, as well as its now unique existence in Coolgardie.
Physical Description
A large single storied house built be the government to house and important government officer The building demonstrates clearly the taste and imposing residence of the early 1890's - stone walls, brick quoins, generous protective verandahs on most sides, louvred timber shutters to full height windows, elaborate joinery to gable, doors and windows, separated kitchen and the ventilated roof lantern to later become a typical feature of goldfields buildings.
History
Assessment 1976
Constructed 1894
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 736 | Warden's Residency Coolgardie: conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Other Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Housing or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Sandstone, other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
30 May 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.