Local Government
Northampton
Region
Midwest
39 Mary St Northampton
Northampton
Midwest
Constructed from 1912
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Heritage List | Adopted | 15 May 2020 |
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Nov 2005 | Category 2 |
The Station master's House has strong local significance historically and socially because of its association with and contribution to the railway group of buildings [See Sites 77, 79, 80, 134 & 135].
Timber framed weatherboard Station Master's house located behind the Northampton Railway Station/siding (Site No.77). Probably fairly typical for its time. The extent of verandahs may have increased with time, particularly the hipped verandah on the SW corner. There is a louvred vent through W/B gabled end to ventilate the roof space adjacent to a free standing brick chimney on the south elevation. Entry door is 4 panel timber and windows are 6 pane double hung to the front elevation. At the time of writing the initial M.I. Report, the verandahs were unsympathetically enclosed with vertical shadow line asbestos sheeting and glass louvres. These are being removed and the outside being repainted by the current owners who also advise that the interior of the original sections of the house feature pressed tin to all walls and ceilings. There is some original door furniture, and one of two original fireplaces still functions but has been remodelled.
The Geraldton- Northampton line was opened for traffic in 1879. Originally terminating at the Gwalla Station(Site No. 134), the line was extended to Ajana in 1912. At this time the railway was relocated to the more central Mary Street location. The station Master's house was built directly behind the new railway station and used as such until 1957 when the Geraldton- Northampton line was closed as part of W.A.G.R.'s review of unprofitable lines.
Integrity: High Modifications: Verandah enclosures
Good
Individual Building or Group
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Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Housing or Quarters |
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