Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
107 Woodward St Coolgardie
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The group demonstrates a particular style in building, of substance and permanence compared to the bulk of timber framed corrugated iron clad housing in the town. They are an integral part of this important complex of railway buildings in Coolgardie that were vital to the development and history of the Eastern Goldfields.
Physical Description
One of three houses built for railway employees in Woodward Street. Simple rectangular, stone, 3 room building with gabled, corrugated iron roof and timber framed, iron clad additions. There is a very large Moreton Bay Fig tree in the back garden.
History
A part of the railway building complex which was a vital communications and transport link for this isolated town. This building accommodated a higher ranked railway worker and his family.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
Creation Date
01 Jun 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 May 2021Disclaimer
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