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Tambellup Railway Stationmaster's House

Author

Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup

Place Number

23939
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Location

Norrish St Tambellup

Location Details

Railway Station

Local Government

Broomehill-Tambellup

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1924, Constructed from 1925

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 15 May 1997

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 21 Nov 1996

Statement of Significance

The place is aesthetically important as a representative element and a railway installation dating from the 1920's and significant for their architectural characteristics. They are historically important through their association with the former steam railway and it's significance in the development of hte town and the district.

Physical Description

Brick and corrugated iron, The residence is the amalgamation of two former inner city Perth terraces, brought to Tambellup brick by brick and reconstructed on site.

History

It is in use as the head quarters for the Wool Foundation since 1991.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Low/Moderate Degree
AuthenticityZ: High Degree

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Housing or Quarters

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

29 Nov 2011

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Approved

Last Update

10 May 2021

Disclaimer

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