Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
402 Fitzgerald St West Northam
Location Details
Other Name(s)
West Northam Shops
Construction Date
Constructed from 1936
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 2. Considerable significance |
2. Considerable significance |
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Statement of Significance
Prospect House is architecturally significant, and a reminder of earlier times when West Northam was a thriving centre, focusing on the main railway station and workshops, the Grand Hotel and the supporting commercial businesses. Prospect House is aesthetically pleasing and contributes to the streetscape of the centre of West Northam.
Physical Description
A row of single storey buildings flank the central double storey building that is Prospect House. It has a simple parapet frontage and the symmetrical composition has features which include the quoin edgings and the balcony with classical balustrade over the rusticated entry architrave.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High degree
Authenticity: Moderate degree
Condition
Fair - Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Talbot Hobbs, | Architect | - | - |
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 | RESIDENTIAL | Institutional Housing |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
09 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.