Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
33 Wellington St Northam
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Avon Valley Arts Centre Workshop
Northam Primary School;Old Girls School (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1878
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Feb 2020 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 21 Nov 2014 |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 2. Considerable significance |
2. Considerable significance |
|
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 Mar 1980 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
Girls’ School (former) has aesthetic significance, and is a distinctive example of a building constructed in the 1870s. It has historic and social significance as an important educational institution in the Northam district. It forms part of the historic Wellington Street precinct and contributes to the streetscape and character of Northam.
Physical Description
Constructed in 1877, this early building stands in Wellington Street, originally the main street of Northam. In 1896 the original two roomed ] building was extended to include the verandas, which are a feature of the present building. The roof is steeply pitched and the veranda is under a separate roof. A distinctive ornamental gable is attached to the front of the building.
History
Constructed in 1877, this early building stands in Wellington Street, originally the main street of Northam. In 1896 the original two roomed ] building was extended to include the verandas, which are a feature of the present building. The roof is steeply pitched and the veranda is under a separate roof. A distinctive ornamental gable is attached to the front of the building.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High degree
Authenticity: High degree
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Throssell | Architect | 1878 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Municipal Inventory | Shire of Northam | 1998 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Tudor |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
21 Feb 2020Disclaimer
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