Local Government
Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Region
Goldfields
115-145 Egan St Kalgoorlie
Cnr Cassidy St
includes School of Mines and Mines
Museum
Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Goldfields
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 20 Sep 1993 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 09 Jul 2001 | Category 1 | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Mar 1976 | ||
Historical value
Western Argus July 7 1903: The first week in October should see the completion of the Kalgoorlie School of Mines building which is now being erected in Egan St, next to the Chamber of Mines. It is a spacious structure with a frontage of 135 ft 2 in and a depth of 117 ft 4 in, and when completed will be a handsome addition to the many big buildings in this city. In front there will be a verandah with a concrete floor 10 ft in width and 76 ft in length. Then there will come the main entrance, the entrance hall, close on the left of which is to be the senior laboratory and on the right, the secretary’s office, lobby, lecturers assistants and directory rooms. The extreme right will be taken up by a classroom, preparation room, lecture theatre and drawing office. These latter apartments it is expected will be completed and ready for use in about six weeks. On the extreme side will be a furnace, assay and metallurgists laboratory, laboratory assistants’ and balance rooms, and at the back will be another balance room, lobby and the caretakers’ and classrooms. There is also space for a central courtyard. Altogether there will be 16 fume covers, 11 mining furnaces and for carrying off smoke from these a large chimney stack is to be built. A drainage system is to be provided for throughout.
Assessment 1976 Construction 1895 - 1903 Architect: Mr A E Clarke Builder: W & J Park First Chamber of Mines in 1895 at Coolgardie. In August 1896 Kalgoorlie Chamber founded. In 1900 the two chambers amalgamated to form W.A. Chamber of Mines. Richard Hamilton (previous Coolgardie Chairman) elected first chairman at first General Meeting on 11.3.1901. Hamilton was chairman until his death at the age of 87 and Manager of the Great Boulder Mine for 31 years.
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4012 | Conservation and Museum Development Plan for Western Australian School of Mines Museum Kalgoorlie | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1999 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SCIENTIFIC | Laboratory or Research Station |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Technical School |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
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