Flour Mill Site

Author

Shire of Brookton

Place Number

08826

Location

Richardson St Brookton

Location Details

Local Government

Brookton

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Demolition Year

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 Adopted 31 Jul 1996 5

Statement of Significance

The place is significant on the following grounds: Social value: The mill played an important role in the local community providing employment and assisting with the town's efforts to be self sufficient.

Physical Description

Only a portion of the original boiler marks the site. The mill was steam driven with wood supplied by local fanners.

Integrity/Authenticity

Extent of Original Fabric: Only Remants

Condition

Site Only

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING Flour Mill
Original Use INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING Flour Mill

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Manufacturing & processing

Creation Date

14 Jul 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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