Kalamunda Public Library

Statement of Significance

·         The place has aesthetic value as a demonstration of the style of public building constructed in the 1960s
·         The place has social value as a well-used resource for the community since 1962

Physical Description

One and two storey brick buildings constructed in two design phases but displaying similarities in their expression of detail and use of materials. Both are constructed from pale bricks with a cream colorbond roof, shallow pitched with gablets to the single storey and gabled to the two storey section. A colorbond roofed verandah wraps around both sections of the building supported on slender columns. Metal framed windows and doors with colorbond canopies over the upper level windows. The massing of the two storey section is broken up by brick pilasters and decorative brickwork which separates the elevations into bays. The elevation overlooking the car park (south elevation) is dominated by a four bay full height window, dark grey powder-coated metal frame, directly overlooking the gardens and external chess set.

History

Community Services

1962 - orig. two storey structure
1984 - single storey extensions

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - High

Condition

Good This library was built in 1962 and demonstrates the population growth in the community at this time and the need to develop community services.

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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