Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
33 Wellington St Northam
Avon Valley Arts Centre Workshop
Northam Primary School;Old Girls School (fmr)
Northam
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1878
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Feb 2020 | |
| State Register | Registered | 21 Nov 2014 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 2. Considerable significance | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 Mar 1980 | ||
Girls’ School (former) has aesthetic significance, and is a distinctive example of a building constructed in the 1870s. It has historic and social significance as an important educational institution in the Northam district. It forms part of the historic Wellington Street precinct and contributes to the streetscape and character of Northam.
Constructed in 1877, this early building stands in Wellington Street, originally the main street of Northam. In 1896 the original two roomed ] building was extended to include the verandas, which are a feature of the present building. The roof is steeply pitched and the veranda is under a separate roof. A distinctive ornamental gable is attached to the front of the building.
Constructed in 1877, this early building stands in Wellington Street, originally the main street of Northam. In 1896 the original two roomed ] building was extended to include the verandas, which are a feature of the present building. The roof is steeply pitched and the veranda is under a separate roof. A distinctive ornamental gable is attached to the front of the building.
Integrity: High degree Authenticity: High degree
Good
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Throssell | Architect | 1878 | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Municipal Inventory | Shire of Northam | 1998 |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9764 | Post Office quarters (fmr) and Girls' and Boys' School (fmr) Northam | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2011 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Tudor |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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