Local Government
Trayning
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
207 Adam St Kununoppin
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Fmr Hospital Nurses Quarters
Construction Date
Constructed from 1927
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 28 Jun 2013 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Oct 2010 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The Muriel Chase Building has local historic and social significance given the important role it has played in the health of the local community since the late 1920s. The place is an important element of the built fabric of the town. Its large scale and decorative detailing makes the place quite unique in terms of other buildings in Kununoppin.
Physical Description
The Muriel Chase Building is timber framed and clad with horizontal weatherboards to 2 metres with fibro above. The building has a corrugated iron gable roof which extends to cover verandahs on two sides. The gable end has an air vent and timber barge boarding. There is a separate verandah to the street elevation supported on twin verandah posts. The verandah features a shallow arch valance between each set of twin posts. The windows are timber framed casement style with leadlight panes.
History
The Muriel Chase Building was built in 1927 originally as a rest home for pregnant women. It has also been used as a Doctors, Matrons and Nurses Quarters. It is presently used by the senior citizens.
Integrity/Authenticity
High Degree
Air conditioning unit to roof.
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Institutional Housing |
| Original Use | HEALTH | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
04 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
17 Jan 2020Disclaimer
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.