Local Government
Collie
Region
South West
Location
121 Throssell St Collie
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 14 Nov 2017 |
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 | 01 Aug 2017 | Some/ moderate significance | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Apr 1996 | ||
Statement of Significance
121 Throssell Street, Collie has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: • It forms part of the early commercial centre of Collie; and • It contributes to the streetscape of Collie.
Physical Description
121 Throssell Street is a single storey brick building with shop front windows either side of the off centre- double door entry (not original). There is a suspended steel verandah roof and a simple parapet that hides the roof.
History
A photograph dated about 1910 shows signage indicating that Chas. Habel Saddler and an auction house were located at the site in a single storey building with a bull-nosed verandah . Street names are not included in the Post Office Directories for Collie until 1935 at which time EA Griffith, auctioneer is listed at 71 Throssell Street until 1940. EA Griffith was listed in the Directories as a commercial agent from as early as 1912. There is no further reference to 71 Throssell Street in the Post Office Directories. In 2015, the place is used as a shop and occupied by a pharmacy/chemist.
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium/ Medium
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
28 Apr 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
07 Jun 2018Disclaimer
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.