Local Government
Armadale
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
23 Prospect Armadale
Location Details
Building faces Jull St
Other Name(s)
Old Roads Board Building
Road Traffic Authority
Construction Date
Constructed from 1903
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 30 Aug 2002 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Sep 2015 | Category A |
Category A |
|
| Armadale Redevelopment Authority | YES | 23 Mar 2002 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
It has aesthetic significance as an example of a public building in the Federation Queen Anne style. It reflects the growth of Armadale and signifies the change of emphasis of municipal administration from Kelmscott to Armadale. The Roads Board was responsible for most transport and civic infrastructure in the municipality. The building has a social significance to the Armadale community as it reflects the growth of Armadale and signifies the change of emphasis of municipal administration from Kelmscott to Armadale.
Physical Description
A single storey rendered masonry building with ashlar effect and a terracotta tiled gabled roof. There are two half timbered gables above the projecting entrance which has an arched clear leadlight glazed fanlight and a timber front door. The timber double hung sash windows have metal security screens. The building used to front onto Jull Street but is now set in the Police Station grounds. The building was extended and rendered some time between its construction in 1903 and 1961 (see photographs 41 and 42 in First Stage South by Daphne Popham).
History
The Roads Board building, when built in 1903, signified a focus of municipal administration in the Armadale town centre for the surrounding hinterland. Previously administration was centred more on the Kelmscott locality and was titled the Kelmscott Roads Board. Construction of the Roads Board building in Armadale reflected the change of emphasis and relative growth of Armadale, ultimately resulting in the Kelmscott Roads Board being renamed the Armadale Kelmscott Roads Board in 1910.
Integrity/Authenticity
Good
Good
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHI | 1995 | ||
| ARA Cultural Heritage Strategy | 2005 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| No.111 | MI Place No. |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Other Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Creation Date
29 Jun 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Jul 2019Disclaimer
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