Local Government
Denmark
Region
Great Southern
66-70 Strickland St Denmark
Lot 38
HS Craig Universal Store
Denmark
Great Southern
Constructed from 1920, Constructed from 1912
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Jun 2011 | Considerable Significance | |
Craig’s Building has social, aesthetic and historical heritage significance. It is a fine example of early commercial architecture. It was built of local materials during Denmark’s transition period from a timber town to Group Settlement. The building has been particularly robust and experienced a number of occupancies reflective of the demands of the community. These shops were originally used as a grocer, tearooms and drapery from the 1920s. By 2010 the building had become a doctors’ surgery.
Craig’s Building is a timber framed, twin gabled, single storey building with the original verandah facing Strickland Street.
It is an example of early pioneer commercial architecture. Pressed tin wall panelling still remains on walls in both ‘shops’. Bay windows used for displays for earlier businesses still hold their integrity.
Integrity: Very good, though aluminium windows have been added at the rear.
Good
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Type | General | Specific |
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| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
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| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
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