Local Government
Greater Geraldton
Region
Midwest
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Location
353-355 Chapman Rd Bluff Point
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Geraldton Historical Society Headquarters
Museum
Construction Date
Constructed from 1876
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Dec 2015 | City of Greater Geraldton | |
| State Register | Registered | 09 Jul 1993 |
Register Entry |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 18 Apr 1989 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jun 1998 |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Dec 1982 |
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Condition
Erected in 1876 the building consists of a rectangular tower for light with attached rooms for the quarters. All walls are of limestone, and it is constructed with a corrugated iron roof, with a verandah across the front. A timber lean-to at the rear contains added facilities for a bathroom etc, and is not included in the assessment. Now occupied by the Historical Society.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11358 | Cast iron pillar boxes of Western Australia: An early history of the J & E Ledger foundry | Book | 2015 |
| 3313 | Bluff Point House Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters - Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Other} | 1994 |
| 4128 | Geraldton Lighthouse Keepers Cottage Bluff Point Conservation Works. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1999 |
| 4095 | Bluff Leading Lights Geraldton : a brief history. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1999 |
| 7144 | Lighthouse Keepers Cottage, Geraldton : architectural evaluation. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1984 |
| 4096 | The establishment of the lighthouses at Champion Bay. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1999 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Lighthouse |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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