Local Government
Cottesloe
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
81-83 Forrest St Cottesloe
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Cottesloe Post Office
Telecom Depot
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 27 Jul 2015 | Town of Cottesloe | |
| State Register | Registered | 20 Feb 2004 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Sep 1995 |
|
Town of Cottesloe | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Sep 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 27 Oct 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
This building was erected in 1897 for the W.A. Postmaster General's Department as a Post Office and Telephone exchange. Then in 1906 a shed was attached to the rear for a linesman Depot with a horse stable attached. It served as a Post Office and Telephone Exchange for many
years, and in 1965 it became a Linesman's Depot. It has the distinction of being the first Telephone Exchange in the area and the third in the metropolitan area, as well as the first Linesman Depot in the district to be worked from a telephone exchange.
Physical Description
The building, of limestone quarried from Napoleon Street, nearby, has a corrugated iron roof. The outer walls are 16 inches thick, and the jarrah floors are laid directly onto a pounded limestone foundation. The roof, doors and ceilings are original/ and the windows were replaced in 1920.
The verandahs are supported on wooden posts. This alleged to have been the scene of the turn around and resting place of the drays. The road still has the dog leg around it which sets the scene
for what follows as you progress up the street into Cottesloe.
History
Assessment 1988
Construction 1897
Additions: Linesmans Depot and stables added in 1906
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6285 | Images CD No. 17 : assessment photos 2002-2003. | C D Rom | 2003 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | HEALTH | Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Depression & boom |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
08 Aug 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.