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Blacksmith's Residence (fmr)

Author

Shire of Coorow

Place Number

06432
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Location

Lot 49 Commercial St Coorow

Location Details

Local Government

Coorow

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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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
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 31 Oct 1996 Category 3

Category 3

Retain and conserve if possible; endeavour to conserve the significance of the place through the provisions of the town planning scheme: photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment.

Statement of Significance

The former blacksmith's residence has some historic significance given its connection with the early development of commercial activities in Coorow. further the former blacksmith's shop (Place No. 21), which is adjacent adds to the significance of the place.

Physical Description

A small timber framed cottage with a verandah to the front elevation partly enclosed with louvres and supported on timber posts. A metal awning extends to the west from the front of the verandah. The roof is steeply pitched and made of corrugated iron There is a front central entrance door with timber framed windows each side. A small picket fence and hedge forms the west (street) boundary.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard
Wall ASBESTOS Other Asbestos
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

02 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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.