Local Government
Brookton
Region
Wheatbelt
Location
24 William St Brookton
Location Details
Lot 87
Other Name(s)
Brookton Club Hotel
Construction Date
Constructed from 1902
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 17 Nov 2016 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 24 Jun 2005 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Nov 2016 | 2 | |
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
Values
The place has social significance as a meeting place for the local community and travellers from 1902. The place is a landmark in Brookton. The place is relatively rare as a two-storey hotel with verandah and balcony intact.
Physical Description
The place is located close to the town centre of Brookton, opposite a park and native bushland. It is located in the older part of Brookton, with the newer area located directly opposite and across the railway line. There are no historic buildings adjacent to the place. The Shire Hall (various dates) is located behind the place.
History
Expeditions to the Brookton area occurred in 1835 by Alfred Hillman and John Roe. The first buildings in the Brookton area were constructed in 1846. The Great Southern railway brought more European settlers to the district from 1889 and the townsite of Brookton was declared in 1899.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Frederick Mouritzen probably the architect - further research required | Architect | 1909 | 1912 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Filigree |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
13 Jul 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
12 Jul 2022Disclaimer
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.