Kindergarten-Pre-school

Statement of Significance

The place is significant in demonstrating a typical school building complex in the pre-federation era in WA.
The place is characterised by the uniformity of materials used and retention of it's existing roof sheeting. Important in relation to architect George Temple-Poole.

Physical Description

Dating back to 1894, this is a many angled brick building with an iron roof. The old wooden manual arts room was demolished. A pre-fabricated room erected during WWII was also demolished,

The predominant features of this place are face brickwork (some laid 'English Bond' style), the verandah with broken back roof, the hipped roof with short metal sheeting, the tall chimney(s) and sixpanle sash windows. The style is distinctly typical of a school building design at the turn of the century in WA.

History

This building replaced the first small mud brick school which stood where the Shire Office is today. It was used as the Beverley School until 1950. The Public Library was housed in two rooms for several years. In 1908 Sir John Forrest turned on hte water tap connecting Beverley to the Mundaring Goldfields Scheme.

The building is one, along with others in Beverley (Railway Cottages 1887-97, second Post Office and Quarters 1894 and Court House 1896-97) designed by George Temple-Poole, who was the architect in charge at the Architectural Public Works Department.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Half Intact
Modifications: Several Enlargements.

Condition

Very Good

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