Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
33 Bates St Merredin
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Homeswest Office
Construction Date
Constructed from 1930, Constructed from 1972
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 11 Dec 2018 |
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 | ||||
| Statewide Bank Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
Statement of Significance
The front facade of the building has architectural significance, being constructed at a time when there was confidence in the future of Merredin.
Physical Description
This single storey building in the art deco style has a symmetrical front facade with a central portico and pair of windows on both sides. Either side of two steps to the portico is a column with an Egyptian motif on the capital.
History
There is a plaque by the entrance, with the following inscription:
"State Housing Commission
Merredin Regional Office
opened 23rd November 1972 by Hon. A. W. Bickerton MLA
Minister for. Housing, Fisheries and Fauna
Member for Pilbara.
Original construction Agricultural Bank:
Architects- State Housing Commission of WA
Alterations Contractor- R.K. Ward & Co"
Integrity/Authenticity
Although much altered inside and there are additions at the rear, the front facade has an integrity. 1972 internal alterations; brick additions at rear; aluminium front door.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Housing Commission | Architect | - | - |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
03 May 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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