Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
97-99 Stirling Tce Toodyay
Location Details
GPS: 0449481 6509124
Other Name(s)
Prince Bros, Toodyay Garage & Passenger
Service
Construction Date
Constructed from 1925
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 2012 |
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 Aug 1998 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
|
Statement of Significance
The garage has historic value as it demonstrates post World War II development of the main street of Toodyay. The development is associated with transport and 'modern' design, influenced by the Art Deco movement of the 1930's. The place also has historic value for its associations with Ken Somers who established the first garage in Toodyay. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape of Toodyay.
Physical Description
A single storey workshop with prominent parapet to main building. There are side extensions. Deep car port to front of main section. The original shop windows have been retained. Extensions of timber and corrugated iron forming workshop/garage space.
History
In 1920 Ken Somers built the first garage in the area in North Toodyay. In 1925, C.H. Doust built this garage which was tkaen over by Somers in 1927 who closed his North Toodyay garage. He operated the garage until his death in 1939. The premises remained vacant until 1945 when C.H. and S. Prince bought the garage and operated as the Prince Brothers.
In addition to mechanical services, feul supplies and numerous agencies, they ran a daily passenger service to Perth in a parlour car. The advent of garages in the 1920's and 30's signalled the development of the era of motorised transport.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Medium
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Other Render |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
Creation Date
17 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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