Denmark Post Office (fmr)

Statement of Significance

This building has aesthetic, social and historic heritage significance. It is a good example of the quality architecture erected in country towns by the P.M.G. Department. The Post Offices have always been a focus for the life of the town, reinforced by the telephone exchange function and the presence of mail boxes. The moving of the building and its use as a child care centre is a good example of the common practice of shifting and recycling buildings. Today (2009) it is the Spirit of Play school K to Year 2.

Physical Description

The Post Office, which was moved from it's original position in Strickland Street, is now located on the corner of Inlet Drive and Crellin Road. It is in a bush setting surrounded by mature trees. The building is made from weatherboard and has a corrugated iron roof. The integrity of the building remains as the windows are original and much of the original fabric is intact. Surrounding the Old Post Office are artefacts remaining from the railway era. These include a railway turntable, the ash pit as well as carriages. In the external grounds of the Old Post Office are bush tables and stools to be used by visitors to the Denmark-Nornalup Heritage Trail.

History

The Denmark Post Office was constructed in 1926 in a prominent position on Strickland Street, not far from the current Bankwest building and in a similar location to the current post office. However, it was sited much closer the the road. When a new building was proposed in 1987, it was decided to relocate the original building to its current site. The complex operation of the removal and relocation of the building captivated the town and the very slow task was successfully completed in 1987.

The Shire of Denmark adopted the Denmark Railway Station No. 3 Reserve Heritage Precinct Concept Plan at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 27 May 2014 (Res. No: 240514) to guide development and use of the Reserve into the future. In considering the Concept Plan, Council also resolved that an expanded Spirit of Play at the site is not considered a long term complementary use at the Heritage Precinct.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Most

Condition

Very Good

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