Local Government
Albany
Region
Great Southern
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Location
45-55 Proudlove Pde Albany
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1889
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 30 Jun 2001 | Category B |
Category B |
|
Statement of Significance
The Albany Railway Station (in 1999 Tourist Bureau) was officially opened in 1889 as the terminus for the Great Southern Railway. It has significant aesthetic, historic, representative and social heritage value.
Physical Description
Good streetscape value
Long, imposing building on waterfront
Tudor style wood work on walls and in prominent gables
Finials
Crossed adornment on wind(similar to American kit home at 93 Spencer Street, which used to be situated opposite the railway until relocated in 1901)
opposite railway until relocated in 1901)
High integrity
History
The Albany Railway Station was built as the terminus for the Great Southern Railway. On 1 June 1889 the railway
line was opened, but the opening ceremony was held at Beverley because tensions were high at Albany after
townspeople realised that the line restricted access to the foreshore. The last passenger train ran to Albany in
December 1978. The old station is now the Westrail Bus Depot.
Pinewood planking from the packing crates of machinery and equipment imported from England for the Great
Southern Railway project, was recycled into the cladding of the Albany Railway Station building. This information
was revealed in restoration work in 1994 that uncovered sections marked by a stencilled logo in black paint. The
logo was a diamond containing the words; "WA Land Co.".
The restoration project was part of the Albany Foreshore Development Plan initiated by the local community and
overseen by the Great Southern Development Authority. The project cost $350,000 with funds being provided by a
grant from the State Government. The outside of the building was kept as close as possible to the original while the
interior was changed for modern functioning. The former railway station has been used as the Albany Tourist
Bureau since 1994.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Condition
Excellent
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Southern Development Authority. (restoration) | Architect | - | - |
| Public Work Dept, 1949 modifications | Architect | 1949 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Database. | City of Albany | 1994 | |
| Heritage TODAY Site visit and Assessment | 1999 | ||
| L Johnson; "Town of Albany Heritage Survey". | City of Albany | 1994 | |
| Westrail News: A monthly publication for Westrail Staff, p.5 | Westrail | April 1994 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Carpenter Gothic |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
22 Oct 2012Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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