BP Roadhouse

Author

Shire of Quairading

Place Number

05148

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Location

Quairading-York Rd Quairading

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Caltex Roadhouse
Shell Service Station

Local Government

Quairading

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1960

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	18 Apr 1996	Category 4	Category 4 Some heritage value, but not essential to an understanding of the district. Recommend that the place is not included on the Town Planning Scheme at this time. Re-assess the significance of the place when the Inventory is regularly reviewed. Assess in more detail when considering a development application. Record prior to redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place represents the developing role of the motor vehicle in
the way of life in rural areas.

Physical Description

Standard BP Roadhouse design and colours.

History

The Roadhouse was originally built by the Caltex Oil Company, and financed by a syndicate of six local people; Syd Langsford, henry Caporn, Jack O'Shea, Laurie Adamson, Athol Clemens and Jack Wilson. The place was leased out for 10 years and then sold to the Shell Company in Corrigin. It subsequently changed ownership to the BP Company.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: Medium degree

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	GOVERNMENTAL	Pumping Station
Original Use	GOVERNMENTAL	Pumping Station

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Road transport

Creation Date

14 Jan 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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