Local Government
Laverton
Region
Goldfields
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Location
On fmr Malcolm-Leonora Rd 40 km SW of Laverton Mount Morgan
Location Details
On fmr Malcolm-Leonora Rd
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 27 May 2005 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Feb 2000 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
Shire of Laverton |
Values
• The place is a landmark against the natural and mined environment in what was Mt Morgan’s town.
• The place represents the establishment of Mt Morgan’s townsite in 1900 and its demise in 1913 and its restoration in the 1980s due to the resumption of Gold Mining in the area.
• The place is rare as a Federation Free Style Municipal Chamber building.
Physical Description
Single storey brick and iron building.
Displays Federation Free style elements such as bull nose verandah, filigree valance, decorative face brickwork, and pedimented parapet.
The roof is hipped with gambrel vents at the rear and front and is clad in long sheets of zincalume (1980s).
The façade of the building is tuck-pointed face brick is laid in a decorative English Bond.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity- High
Authenticity- Moderate
Condition
Fair
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7070 | Mt Morgan Road Board Office (former), Laverton : conservation management plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2004 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MINING | Other |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Mar 2022Disclaimer
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