Kookynie Tourist Centre

Statement of Significance

The place marks a distinctive and important contribution to the townscape. Although extensively reconstructed and adapted, the terrace is a rare building type in Kookynie and a reminder of a way of life that once thrived in the mining town.

Physical Description

The terrace comprises six shops, each covered with a gabled roof. The shops are separated by brick walls. The building is built to the building line of Cumberland Street on concrete foundations. The bull-nosed verandah roof extends over the pavement. In 1991/92, the timber framed gable walls, shop fronts and verandah roof were reconstructed. A paved verandah was added to the rear of the terrace.
The interior retains original decorative wall vents, cgi lining behind the gable walls, pressed metal ceilings, rendered walls and timber floorboards. In 1991/92, shops No. 2, 3, & 4 were converted to a single residence. A large opening has been made between shops 2 and 3 to link a living area (shop 2) and a kitchen (shop 3). The kitchen is linked by a new doorway to a bedroom (shop 4). New timber panelling and skirtings have been installed to the interior, the kitchen floor has been tiled, an oven added, and the rear wall surrounding the oven has been reconstructed. The Tourist Centre (shop 1) is linked to the residence by a doorway. Shop 5 now houses a studio and shop 6 is now used as a workshop.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY: Moderate Degree
AUTHENTICITY: Low Degree

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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