Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
87 Duke St Northam
Northam's Avon Descent Assoc. Headquarters
Northam
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1929
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Feb 2020 | |
| State Register | Registered | 24 Jun 2014 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 May 2012 | ||
| Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Inventory | Adopted | 30 Aug 1997 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 1.Exceptional significance | |
Northam Fire Station and residence (former) represents part of the history of the fire brigade in Northam. It makes a contribution to the streetscape and townscape character of Northam.
Single storey wings flank a central two storey section of the building which housed the fire unit, above which were brigade headquarters and sleeping quarters for the permanent officers. Part of the single storey was the accommodation unit for the station officer.
Northam Fire Station and residence (former) was the second of the three fire stations built in Northam. The first (since demolished) was located behind the town hall and was built by the local council in 1910. This station replaced the original station in 1929, and was last used in 1991 when a new fire station was opened in Wellington Street. The fire tender at the time of construction of the second station was a Model T Ford truck and the station was attended by a station officer who lived in the flat style accommodation attached to the station, and three permanent officers who worked in 12 hr shifts and also had bunks at the station.
Integrity: Moderate to High Authenticity: Moderate to High
Fair
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Learmonth Ochiltree, | Architect | 1929 | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Municipal Inventory | Town of Northam | 1998 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Fire Station |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Local heroes & battlers |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
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