Dwelling

Author

Shire of Leonora

Place Number

10973

Location

Lot 479 Station St Gwalia

Location Details

Local Government

Leonora

Region

Goldfields

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 17 Feb 1998 Category 1

Statement of Significance

The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

The dwelling has metal louvred vents in the gable walls and metal florentine awnings protecting the double-hung sash windows. The dwelling has been extended across the rear elevation, and the front verandah has been enclosed. The verandah is timber framed

History

Further research required.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: High

Condition

Fair

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use MINING Housing or Quarters
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict}

Creation Date

11 Mar 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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