Beverley Court House

Author

Shire of Beverley

Place Number

24453

Location

Cnr Vincent & Bartram Sts Beverley

Location Details

Local Government

Beverley

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1897

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 24 Jun 1996

Statement of Significance

The building is a fine example of George Temple Poole's architecture and is still in very good condition.

Physical Description

The building measures 40ft x 24ft. A prominent semi-circular arched arcade forms the verandah perimeter. This together with the light coloures plinth suggest Federation Free Classical as the predominant style. The face brick. pitched roof and eaves brackets suggest Federation Arts and Craft influences. The previously mentioned building elements were successfully employed for the intended public activity that took place under the roof.

History

The Court House was built at a cost of 1891 pounds. There were offices for the Magistrate, clerk courts, police jury and witnesses. It ceased to operate as a court in 1980.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: All Intact Modifications: None

Condition

Very Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
George Temple-Poole Architect 1897 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Beverley Histoical Society Inc.

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
1424 Conservation Plan for the Courthouse, Old Police Station and Quarters, Beverley Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1996

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Courthouse
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Community Hall\Centre

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Arts and Crafts

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Creation Date

07 Feb 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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.