Local Government
Manjimup
Region
South West
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Location
Cnr Rose & Edwards Sts Manjimup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1986
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 08 Dec 2016 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 28 Nov 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1997 | Category A |
Category A |
|
Statement of Significance
Aesthetic, Historic, Representativeness, Social and Rarity
Physical Description
The Manjimup Timber Park is located on the northern end of the town of
Manjimup. Though surrounded by tall screening fences the large park is
a public open space during the day welcoming local and tourist visitors
alike. The historic timber houses and buildings, large artefacts and
places of interest are widely scattered around a well kept, inviting park.
The building that holds the story of the timber industry also has unique
architecture using timber as its predominant building fabric. To the west
of the entrance gate is the distinctive octagonal building, which was built
in 1986 as a tourist bureau. It is built from rammed earth and has a
timber shingled roof.
History
The Manjimup Timber Park was officially opened on 11 October 1986.
It is a visitor’s centre for a group of historical buildings and artefacts that
represent the development of the timber industry in the Manjimup Shire.
It includes the:
· (fmr) Police Lock-up (c 1914 originally located in Mount St);
· (fmr) Ringbark School;
· (fmr) Police Station;
· (fmr) Pemberton Mill House;
· Timber Museum (housed in a distinctively designed timber
building), and the;
· Steam Museum with an old steam engine.
The distinctive and unique building at Manjimup Timber Park was used
as the Tourist Bureau until this service was controversially relocated to
Giblett St in 2004. The old tourist bureau is now used as a function
space.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Owing to the relocation of many of the buildings and artefacts as well as
changed use the integrity is compromised.
Authenticity: However, the authenticity is
very high as the buildings have been retained or restored as they were
originally built.
Condition
Variuos
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage & Conservation Professionals; "Shire of Manjimup Municipal Heritage Inventory". | Shire of Manjimup | 1995 Adopted 1997. | |
| Personal Conversation with Max Hargreaves of Manjimup Tourist Bureau | Manjimup Tourist Bureau | 2005 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9525 | Manjimup Historical Society: the hamlet collection significance assessment. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2008 |
Place Type
Urban Park
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
| Original Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Log |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
23 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
29 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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.