Local Government
Brookton
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Robinson & Grosser Sts Brookton
Location Details
Lot 445
Other Name(s)
Brookton Museum
Heritage Centre
Construction Date
Constructed from 1913
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 17 Nov 2016 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 25 Jul 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Nov 2016 | 2 |
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Child Places
Statement of Significance
Brookton Police Station and Quarters (fmr) represents and promotes the law and order history and presence in Brookton since 1913, and demonstrates a way of life no longer practiced, for an individual Police Officer in the community.
Physical Description
The single storey brick building has an expansive hipped roof with vented gablets on the ridge. The roof extends over verandahs to both street frontages with the south verandah (Grosser Street) mostly enclosed.
History
Built by the PWD from the design of Chief Architect Hillson Beasley in 1913, the Police Station and Quarters served the Brookton community until 1980 when a new police station was constructed at the rear of the site, facing Groser Street. After being a private residence between 1980 and 1985, the place was vested in the Shire of Brookton and leased to the Brookton and Districts Historical Society. Some modifications took place to facilitate the Old Police Station Museum, and in 2009 they changed the name to Brookton Museum and Heritage Centre. It is managed by the Brookton and Districts Historical Society that collects, conserves and promotes the history of Brookton and its localities.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity : Moderate
Authenticity : Moderate
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
13 Jul 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
28 Apr 2021Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.