Arcade Moora Foundation Centre

Author

Shire of Moora

Place Number

11032

Location

Dandaragan St Moora

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Midwest Motors

Local Government

Moora

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

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 Adopted 19 Nov 1997 Category 3

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life and associations with transport and recreation no longer practised. The place is significant in the streetscape and the townscape of Moora.

Physical Description

Constructed in the 1940's. Double storey construction is rendered in roughcast finish and painted in a pastel pink colour. The front walls extend uninterrupted to form the parapet walls. The building corners are curved. A bull nose verandah has been added to the street frontage.

History

The place was originally built as a garage. It was later rebuilt and converted into an arcade. Subsequently it was purchased for the purpose of a skating rink. Community effort has resulted in the place developing into an office and restaurant complex with living quarters on top.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or Redeemable Authenticity: Medium Degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Moora Historical Society;" Some Commemmorated Pioneers of the Moora District 1847-1917". Shire of Moora 1980
M Laurie;"Tracks Through the Midlands, A History of the Moora District." Shire of Moora 1995

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg
Other Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other
Present Use COMMERCIAL Restaurant
Original Use Transport\Communications Road: Other

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Wall RENDER Roughcast

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Road transport

Creation Date

13 Mar 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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.