Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
Location
Lot 707 Yelverton Dr Midland
Location Details
Registered as part of 3273 MI States: Lot 707 Yelverton Drive BDD 16-1-13
Other Name(s)
Railway Institute* Railway Institute
Construction Date
Constructed from 1913 to 1914
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 | 10 Jul 1996 | Exceptional Significance |
Exceptional Significance |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded | 06 Feb 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Oct 1980 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The building exhibits a high standard of technical as well as artistic achievement.
Physical Description
Midland Railway Institute is a two-storey building designed in the Federation Free style. The building is designed as a simple rectangular structure with a symmetrical façade. It is highly visible from all elevations and is a prominent landmark both from within and without the workshops site. The building is designed with greater attention to detail on the eastern and northern elevations, which are intended to present the public face of the building. The eastern elevation is symmetrical with the main entrance in the centre.
History
In December 2000, a fire at the Railway Institute caused major damage, including the destruction of the original timber staircase. Nonetheless, the building was modified and restored in 2001 to house the Midland Redevelopment Authority offices.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6280 | Valuing our heritage : a series of case studies depicting the value and importance of heritage conservation in Western Australia. | Report | 2003 |
| 9613 | DRAFT Midland Railway Institute, Yelverton Drive, Midland: conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2009 |
| 11423 | Midland Railway Insitute Building and Technical School | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2015 |
| 7436 | The history and heritage of the Midland Railway Workshops. | Brochure | 2000 |
| 4671 | Railway Institute : Midland Railway Workshops : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |