Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
33 Wellington St Northam
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Avon Valley Arts Centre
Old Post Office
Construction Date
Constructed from 1892 to 1893
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Feb 2020 | Shire of Northam | |
| State Register | Registered | 13 Dec 1996 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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 | 25 Feb 1998 | 1.Exceptional significance |
1.Exceptional significance |
Shire of Northam |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 Mar 1980 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
the architectural design is unique and has strong visual impact;
the place is an integral part of the Wellington Street Conservation Area;
the place is highly valued by the community for its aesthetic characteristics and as a focal point for social and cultural activities;
the unique design of the place was, in part, created by George Temple-Poole, Principal Architect of the Public Works Department;
the place is associated with the evolution and development of postal and telegraphic services throughout Western Australia; and,
as Northam's first purpose-built post office, it provides a link with the era when mail was consigned in horse-drawn Royal Mail coaches and distributed throughout country district mail routes on horseback.
Physical Description
Northam Post Office (fmr), a brick and iron building combining Victorian Georgian and Federation Free Style architecture.
Condition
Restored and renovated in 1986
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Roach Jewell | Architect | 1873 | - |
| George Temple Poole | Architect | 1892 | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11358 | Cast iron pillar boxes of Western Australia: An early history of the J & E Ledger foundry | Book | 2015 |
| 6453 | The Northam Post and Telegraph Office 1872-1992. | Book | 1992 |
| 9764 | Post Office quarters (fmr) and Girls' and Boys' School (fmr) Northam | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2011 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Style |
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
| OCCUPATIONS | Technology & technological change |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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.