Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
69-71 Forrest St Coolgardie
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Leighton House
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 22 Jun 2010 |
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 | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
One of the few surviving examples of the more opulent houses in Coolgardie.
Physical Description
A stone house with brick quoins and corrugated iron roof, featuring the generous verandahs and general opulence of permanent buildings of the late 1890s; bought in 1903, by Samuel Roe. The front elevation is richly detailed with french windows, double hung windows and panelled doors. It is of a very similar design to that at 85 Shaw Street.
History
The house is associated with Samuel Roe, though not built for him. A. E. Thomas owned it for a time and named it Leighton House; it was later bought by Eric Seahill and renamed Peter Pan by him. It was also used as offices for Anaconda Mining for a time.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Other Use | MINING | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | MINING | Mine Office |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Depression & boom |
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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