Local Government
Kojonup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
18-20 Spring St Kojonup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Kojonup Historical Society Headquarters
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897, Constructed from 1913
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 22 Sep 1997 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 04 Oct 2015 | Considerable |
Considerable |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Dec 1992 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The Old Post Office has aesthetic, historical and social significance, with its pleasing bungalow style design, and having had many uses; originally the Post Office (the second built in Kojonup) then the Headmaster's House and now the Kojonup Historical Society.
Physical Description
Situated on a large block of land next to the school and behind the Spring Precinct, the Old Post Office is surrounded by large mature trees. The building is brick and has an iron roof. The facade is asymmetrical with a large arched timber framed window next to the front door. A timber extension enclosed with asbestos was built around 1913 when the Post Office was converted to a residence for the Headmaster of the School. The original turned verandah posts still remain at the front but the wooden floor has been replaced by concrete. There are timber floors throughout the interior.
History
The original Kojonup Post & Telegraph Office in Spring Street was built in 1897. It replaced the first post and telegraph office on Albany Highway. When the new post office was built on Albany Highway in 1913, this building became the Headmaster's house, given its close proximity to the school. It was later rented out as a residence until it became the headquarters for the Kojonup Historical Society in 1991.
Integrity/Authenticity
Modifications: Additions c1913.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bignell, Merle. "First the Spring" |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
06 Nov 1992Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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