Local Government
Boyup Brook
Region
South West
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Location
Cnr Abel & Bridge Sts Boyup Brook
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Boyup Brook Tourist Centre
Infant Health Centre
Construction Date
Constructed from 1910
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 12 May 2015 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 12 Dec 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Aug 1995 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
The hall is significant to the social and historic development of Boyup Brook and is a landmark in the town centre.
Physical Description
The building is of a simple rectangular plan constructed of stone with brick quoins, has a gable roof sheeted with corrugated iron. It is the town's only surviving historic building and stands in a triangular park at the centre of town.
The enclosed section at the front has a skillion roof and is a later addition but constructed in similar materials to link with the original building.
History
Boyup Brook Hall was constructed as an agricultural hall, by a Mr Scotty Gray in 1909, of local stone. It was funded by a government subsidy of 2 pounds for every 1 pound raised locally.
It is the town's only surviving historic building and stands in a triangular park at the centre of town. In its early years the building was used for the recreational and social gatherings of the district (balls, weddings, concerts etc) while two rooms at the rear were used as a meeting place for the Upper Blackwood Roads Board. Other uses over the years have included Church services, extra school rooms, infant health centre, kindergarten and playgroup and presently the Boyup Brook tourist centre.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Good
Authenticity: Extended at both ends.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Schorer;"History of the Upper Blackwood".pp 175/6 | 1968 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2896 | Boyup Brook Former Agricultural Hall - Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
| 4342 | Boyup Brook Agricultural Hall : conservation works. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2000 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Agricultural Hall |
| Present Use | HEALTH | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
08 Jul 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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