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Darrigans House

Author

Shire of Meekatharra

Place Number

03974
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Location

Lot 388 Main St Meekatharra

Location Details

Darrigan’s blackmith site is opposite the house

Local Government

Meekatharra

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

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
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 04 Jan 1995 Category B

Category B

Retain and conserve the place. Undertake photo record of the place prior to any development.

Statement of Significance

Paddy Darrigan was one of two blacksmith's who worked in Meekatharra. Darrigan arrived in Meekatharra in the early 1920's and was still listed in the Post Office Directory in 1949. The smithy no longer exists.

Physical Description

Single storey bungalow with a high pitched hipped corrugated iron roof that encompasses the surrounding verandah.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Moderate Degree
Authenticity: Moderate Degree

Condition

Fair

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
14 Municipal Inventory

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use EDUCATIONAL Museum

Creation Date

16 Nov 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

24 May 2021

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