Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
75-81 Fitzgerald St Northam
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Northam Tavern
Construction Date
Constructed from 1887, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 2. Considerable significance |
2. Considerable significance |
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Statement of Significance
Northam Tavern is significant for associations with the site since the 1880s, and the social ‘sense of place’. It is aesthetically pleasing and contributes to the streetscape of the main commercial street of Northam.
Physical Description
Double storey masonry construction with two steep gables flanking a centre recessed verandahs at both levels.
History
The original hotel was built on the site in 1887. although a licence had been operating from the site since c.1890. In 1900 Thomas Sermon owned the place. Extensive additions incorporated the original building, and subsequently a number of alterations have taken place.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High degree
Authenticity: Moderate degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Municipal Inventory | Shire of Northam | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Rustic Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Cement Dressed |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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