Offices, 129 Fitzgerald Street, Northam

Author

Shire of Northam

Place Number

01870

Location

129 Fitzgerald St Northam

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Homeswest Offices
State Housing Commission Premises

Local Government

Northam

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1970, Constructed from 1906

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold Current 28 Mar 2003

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 25 Feb 1998 2. Considerable significance

Statement of Significance

This building is aesthetically pleasing and contributes to the streetscape of the main commercial street of Northam

Physical Description

The single storey parapeted masonry building is symmetrical about the parapet, but assymetrical in the openings on the front façade. The moulded architraves on the door opening and windows feature flat arch headers and keystone elements. The parapet features a central pediment with an Italianate baluster above, and spherical finials.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Moderate degree Authenticity: Moderate degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
1998 Municipal Inventory Shire of Northam 1998

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Office or Administration Bldg

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Style

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall RENDER Smooth
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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