Dongara Bakery

Author

Shire of Irwin

Place Number

12452

Location

Cnr Waldeck & Smith Sts Dongara

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Star Bakery & Butcher's Shop

Local Government

Irwin

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900, Constructed from 1921

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 10 Mar 1998 Category 5

Statement of Significance

The Bakery has historic significance for its connection to the commercial development of the town, being the bakery for more than 75 years. The character of the building is diminished due to the modifications to the front facade.

Physical Description

The front section of the building has been extensively modified, the front facade being constructed of brick, fibro and shadowline metal sheet. The original twin gable corrugated iron roof is visible behind the shadowline parapet. The gable ends are clad with vertical and horizontal corrugated iron. The original stone wall to the south-west corner of the building has been rendered. The original openings are believed to have brick quoins.

History

The stone section of the bakery and butcher's shop was built about 1900 by William Criddle who leased it to Thomas Rowland. In after a major fire in 1927, the bakehouse was rebuilt, bread was then sold from a shop on Moreton Terrace. Over the years many alterations have been made to the building. In 1967 bread was sold from the side verandah of the living quarters. After Bob Leonard bought the building, the shop was altered and extended to include a shop with an entry from Waldeck Street. (Source: IDHS Records) 2004 The property continues to operate as a bakery, internal renovations to the shop have been made. Revised 12-10-2016: Based on information provided by a family member the date of the fire has been amended from 1921 to 1927. CC

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Low Original Fabric: Intact on the south side, possibly more behind the front addition. Modifications: Extensive additions to the front.

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
IDHS Records
HCWA Database No. 12452

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, corrugated
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall STONE Limestone

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

02 Oct 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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