Library - Bracks

Author

City of Melville

Place Number

06081

Location

Stock Rd Palmyra

Location Details

Local Government

Melville

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1962

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Removed from MI 17 Jun 2014

Statement of Significance

The Library is significant for the following reasons: Historic Value: The building was the second library to be built in Melville. Named after AH Bracks a one time chairman of the Melville Roads Board. Social Value: Forms part of the Melville Community Centre. Authenticity: The building was used as a library.

Physical Description

Flat roofed brick and iron building forming part of the local community centre

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Some Extent of Original Fabric: Most

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use EDUCATIONAL Library
Original Use EDUCATIONAL Library

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

03 Dec 1996

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.