Post Office Residence

Author

Shire of Corrigin

Place Number

24790

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Location

31 Walton St Corrigin

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Post Office & Residence

Local Government

Corrigin

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	19 Mar 1997	Category C	Category C Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Parent Place or Precinct

08202 Corrigin Town Centre Precinct

Statement of Significance

The place is significant for its role in the development of the communication in Corrigin. The place is identifiable as its type, and representative of the post office function.

Physical Description

Brick construction with fibro cement gable infill and verandah enclosure, with a corrugated iron roof.

History

The PO and residence was constructed prior to the post office building. When the PO was completed, this place became a residence only.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact/Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Haig R; "Corrigin Pioneering Days and Beyond".	Shire of Corrigin	1982

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Comms: Housing or Quarters

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Mail services

Creation Date

13 Feb 2013

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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