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Old York Fire Station

Author

Shire of York

Place Number

02860
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Location

151 Avon Tce York

Location Details

Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586

Other Name(s)

Community Centre
Council Chambers (fmr)

Local Government

York

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1897

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 25 Nov 2019
State Register Registered 11 Dec 1998 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
Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register Recorded

Heritage Council
Register of the National Estate Registered 21 Mar 1978

Heritage Council
Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Inventory Adopted 30 Aug 1997

Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust Classified 05 Mar 1985

Heritage Council
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 25 Nov 2019 Grade A

Grade A

Exceptional significance - Essential to the heritage of the locality. Rare or outstanding example. Place is listed on, or worthy of consideration for listing on the State Register of Heritage Places.

Parent Place or Precinct

26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

Historically the building is recognised as it was built for the purpose of Council Chambers and then
became the headquarters for the York Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Physical Description

A single storey brick building with a classical façade.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Good
Authenticity: Good

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Old York "Fire Station – Conservation Plan". 1998

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
4761 Old York Fire Station : conservation plan. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1998

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Community Hall\Centre
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Office or Administration Bldg
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Fire Station
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Office or Administration Bldg

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Style

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Approved

Last Update

24 Jun 2021

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