Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
34-38 Stirling Tce Toodyay
GPS: 0450007 6508629
Dormitory block
Mercy House
Toodyay
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1903
Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 2012 |
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Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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Category | Description | ||||
Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1998 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
The place has historic value for its significant associations with the Sisters of Mercy, generations of students and Catholic education. The building has aesthetic value as a fine example of the period and is an integral part of the catholic precinct and the townscape of Toodyay.
Imposing two storey redbrick structure with red iron roof. Rendered bands extend around the building. Rendered sills. Central projecting bay with gable and main entrance with later additional canopy to the entrance. Gabled wings to each end with half timbering creating a symmetrical facade. Brickwork laid in English garden wall bond with tuck pointing. Sash windows. Two storey panelled side extension and a covered walkway adjoining the building to the church.
The Sisters of Mercy came from Perth to open a school in 1884. They bought a bungalow in town from William Leeder but later built there convent at this current site. Thi building is part of the complex built by the Sisters of Mercy to provide accommodation and a school. The buildings were funded almost entirely from bequests from the Connor family. Reverend M. Gibney D.D.R., the Lord Bishop of Perth, lain the foundation stone of this building in 1903.
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Medium
Good
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
Style |
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Other Style |
Type | General | Specific |
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Roof | METAL | Other Metal |
Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
General | Specific |
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SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
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