Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
58 Johnson St Bruce Rock
Location Details
Other Name(s)
RK Baker & Agencies & The Butler Museum
Site of Johnson's Tearooms, Ashby's Butchers,
Construction Date
Constructed from 1971
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The site represents changes and davelopment in Bruce Rock. The site and place demonstrate associations with identities and pioneers. The association with the architect Marshall Clifton is significant.
Physical Description
Brick construction with a painted render finish. The roof is a low pitched gable with a flat roof entry verandah with brick column supports. It consists of a hall, supper room, kitchen, toilets and a rest room.
History
Opened on the 21st of August 1971 by Premier John Tonkin, the building cost $160,000. The site was previously occupied by Wally Johnson's cafe` called Johnson's Tearooms in the 1930's and later Ashby's Butcher shop in the late 1950's. RK Baker Agencies operated in the 1960's before it was the Butler Museum in the late 1960's before demolition in the 1970's. The rear of the shop was accommodation for single men.
When the Shire Hall on the adjacent site, was demolished in 1970, new administration offices replaced the hall on that site and it was necessary to provide a hall facility for the Bruce Rock community.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 | |
| M Arnold;"Unpublished Research". | 1996 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | RENDER | Cement Dressed |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
25 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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