Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
34-38 Stirling Tce Toodyay
GPS: 0449989 6508645
Avondown Centre
Toodyay
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1921
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 2012 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1998 | 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.
Two storey brick building, red tiled roof with decorative ridge tiles. Double storey verandahs with timber panels. Rendered string courses at sill and lintel heights. Series of French windows to the ground floor with fanlights above. Leaded light window. Feature window on side elevation comprising three large sash windows, the central opening being wider than the two flanking openings, all set under a deep rendered lintel. Brickwork to the building laid in English garden wall bond.
The Sisters of Mercy came from Perth to open a school in 1884. they bought a bungalow in town from W.G. Leeder but later built their convent at this current site. This 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. This building was used as the boys' dormitory.
Integrity: High Authenticity: Medium
Good
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Other |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Other Tile |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
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