Local Government
Harvey
Region
South West
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Location
8 The Crescent Brunswick
Location Details
One of two rail worker cottages within the railway corridor adjacent to house no's 5-11 The Crescent.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1920
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Dec 2012 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
• The place has historic value for its association with the construction and maintenance of the railway line through the town. The rail line was the major impetus the development of the town as a regional centre.
• The place has social value as a demonstration of the scale and form of the housing for government workers in the late 19th century and for the many people who have lived within the cottage.
Physical Description
Weatherboard cottage hipped roof, corrugated metal additions and original external toilet. Timber framed sash windows. Centrally placed red brick chimney with brick corbelling.
History
The construction of the railway line connecting Perth to Bunbury was significant to the development of the south west of Western Australia. The portion between Pinjarra and Picton Junction which included Brunswick Junction was completed in 1893.
The government provided accommodation for the workers who built railway infrastructure and the workers who operated the railway services. This cottage adjacent to the eastern side of the line dates from 1922 and was a response to the rapid development of the town in this period. It was designed by the Public Works Department of WA and built by Mr H. Lauder. The local press welcomed the construction of the homes as 'the railway cottages now nearing completion will help to relieve the serious housing problems experienced in Brunswick at the present time'. It is typical of the simple homes built to accommodate railway employees.
Integrity/Authenticity
High/ Moderate
Condition
Poor
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Housing or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
05 Jun 2020Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 Jun 2020Disclaimer
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