Local Government
Denmark
Region
Great Southern
4 Brazier St Denmark
Lot 70
Alfred & Eva Carson Hostel
Infant Health Centre
Waiting Room
Denmark
Great Southern
Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1910
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 28 Jun 2013 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Jun 2011 | Considerable Significance | |
The house has a distinctive architectural style which gives it aesthetic heritage significance. It also has social and historic value. During its history it has been used for a variety of purposes. Built around 1910, the building was originally located in Kalgoorlie. In 1924 it was brought to Denmark where it was reconstructed. It was built as a large home for maternity patients who came into town from isolated areas to give birth. It opened in 1928 as the Eva and Alfred Carson Maternity Hostel (they were sponsors). It was used as an infant Health Clinic. In 1941 the house was bought by Mr Buckingham, the first Principal of the Denmark Agricultural School. The house was later sold to the Public Works Department for use initially by headmasters and later as a boarding house for single teachers. In 1997 it was a private residence which had been carefully restored by the previous owners between 1994-1996. In 2010 the building was being used as a restaurant.
The timber and iron roofed house is of Federation style with a generous wrap-around verandah with vertical balustrading to the front and sides.
The house is large by Denmark standards and commands a prominent high position with a generous outlook over the townsite and distant rural land. The house is symmetrical with central steps leading to the entrance. Extensive restoration work has been carried out, in keeping with the original design.
Integrity: Good
Very Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Town PLanning Scheme | |||
| T & D Ravenhill;"Information". |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
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