Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
Great Eastern Hwy Grass Valley
There are 3 Fetterl's cottages along the railway reserve opposite the hotel. Cottage 1 is closest to great eastern highway (overpass now)- then a few hundred metres to goods shed and then cottages 2 and 3 closer together at southern end of reserve still with houses opposite them in 'main street'.
Northam
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1890
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 3. Some / Moderate significance | |
The Grass Valley Railway Shed has historical and social significance, being associated with the development of Grass Valley as the centre for a hay ad chaff industry in the 1890s. The advent of the motor car meant a reduced need for hay and chaff, and increased mobility saw the decline of Grass Valley as a centre.
The Grass Valley Rail Shed is set on an open area of land across the road from the Grass Valley Tavern. The large corrugated iron building is painted
Grass Valley developed in the 1890s as an important rural centre. It had a railway siding, providing access to the hay and chaff industry set up by the local farmers. An agricultural hall was built in 1898 and a school was held there from 1899. The Grass Valley Hotel was licensed and a post office and foundry were established. Later mobility after the advent of the motor car led to a decline of these smaller towns. The building is a significant reminder of a bygone railway era.
Integrity: High degree Authenticity: High degree
Good
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Type | General | Specific |
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| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
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| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
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