Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
33 Bates St Merredin
Homeswest Office
Merredin
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1930, Constructed from 1972
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 11 Dec 2018 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Statewide Bank Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 | |
The front facade of the building has architectural significance, being constructed at a time when there was confidence in the future of Merredin.
This single storey building in the art deco style has a symmetrical front facade with a central portico and pair of windows on both sides. Either side of two steps to the portico is a column with an Egyptian motif on the capital.
There is a plaque by the entrance, with the following inscription: "State Housing Commission Merredin Regional Office opened 23rd November 1972 by Hon. A. W. Bickerton MLA Minister for. Housing, Fisheries and Fauna Member for Pilbara. Original construction Agricultural Bank: Architects- State Housing Commission of WA Alterations Contractor- R.K. Ward & Co"
Although much altered inside and there are additions at the rear, the front facade has an integrity. 1972 internal alterations; brick additions at rear; aluminium front door.
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| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Housing Commission | Architect | - | - |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
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