Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
5 Brook St York
Location Details
REGISTERED AS PART OF 3019
Other Name(s)
Residency (fmr) Nursing Quarters
Construction Date
Constructed from 1843
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 09 Feb 1996 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade A |
Grade A |
|
Statement of Significance
The Residency building/s are in good condition and open to the public, as a representative of a
former administration and legal system.
The Residency Museum forms the last remaining components of what was the convict depot, a
precinct of Government buildings that played an integral role in the development of York.
Residency Museum was opened on 27 August 1972. It was the first regional museum
established under the Museum Act 1969-73, to be recognised by the Western Australian
Museum.
Physical Description
Residency Museum is a single-storey brick and iron structure that is sited on the same Reserve
as the Old York Hospital.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Good
Authenticity: Good
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'York Historical Survey' National Estate Study. | |||
| A preliminary study of convict sites – Western Australia Heritage Study in Western Australia (draft). | |||
| Residency Museum, Brook Street, York – Western Australia Heritage Study Conservation Plan. | |||
| Western Australia Heritage Study – Conservation Works |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5626 | Residency Museum York : conservation works (final report). | Conservation works report | 2002 |
| 12029 | Final report: York Residency Musem. Conservation | 1985 | |
| 6426 | A preliminary study of convict sites in Western Australia (draft). | Heritage Study {Other} | 1997 |
| 7461 | York sketchbook. | Book | 2003 |
| 5423 | Residency Museum Brook Street, York : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2001 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Other Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Government policy |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
12 Oct 2020Disclaimer
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