Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
15-17 Clinton St Toodyay
GPS: 0449329 6508765
Toodyay
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1891
| 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 as a demonstration of the government support to the town in the continued provision and upgrading of facilities and services to the community. The development of the town in the 1890's required an improvement in facilities for the police. The place has social value as a demonstration of former practices. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution o the streetscape of the town.
A single storey stone range with brick quoining and stone window dressings, iron roof and high level rendered window slits. There is a shallow pitched roof with gables. Street facing facade is solid stonework with only 5 small high level openings. The entrance to the building is at the rear.
These police stables replaced the original 1860's timber stables.
Integrity: Medium Authenticity: High
Excellent
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Temple Poole | Architect | - | - |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
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