Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Lot 7847 West Swan Rd Caversham
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1903
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 30 Aug 2017 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 28 Mar 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 15 Dec 2010 | Considerable Significance |
Considerable Significance |
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Statement of Significance
Example of an early school building dating from the early 1900s. The place as high social value from those in the community who have been taught at the school.
Physical Description
Caversham School is a site of the first primary school in the area and has two remaining original buildings. The brick and corrugated iron classroom building with a brick corbelled chimney. The verandah at the rear has been enclosed.
The original teacher's residence associated with Caversham School. Constructed of stretcher bond brick work with a corrugated iron roof. The roof has been replaced with custom orb zincalume. There is a brick corbelled chimney and front verandah with timber posts. Doors and windows are original and there is a small weatherboard extension at the rear.
History
Caversham School opened as Beechboro School in 1904 and renamed Caversham School in 1910. The school house was probably constructed at the same time. Another classroom was constructed in 1915.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
06 Sep 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Oct 2017Disclaimer
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