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Post date: 07/08/2012
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HIGH LANDMARK VALUE. RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT. GARDEN WALL FORMED BY WROUGHT IRON FENCE ON A BRICK BASE.
HIGH LANDMARK VALUE. RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT. GARDEN WALL FORMED BY WROUGHT IRON FENCE ON A BRICK BASE.
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History: The cornerstone of this imposing red brick building, designed by the well-known architect Sir Herbert Baker, was laid on 20 March 1907. The building was officially opened on 26 February 1908 by Dr Thomas Muir, Superintendent-General of Education.
Visual Description: SYMMETRICAL PLAN BELOW RIDGED, PITCHED, GABLED AND HIPPED ROOFS. THE CENTRAL ENTRANCE BLOCK IS DOUBLE STOREY AND A SMALL LEAN-TO ROOF FORMS THE ENTRANCE. AT THE SIDES OF THE ENTRANCE ARE VERANDAH'S WITH ARCHED COLLONNADES IN FRONT OF THEM. THE WINDOWS USED IN ALL THE BUILDINGS ARE SMALL PANED AND ARE ALL TIMBER LOUVERED SHUTTERS. LARGE 2 STOREY WINGS ARE VISIBLE TO THE BACK OF THE SITE. LARGE LANTERN ON ENTRANCE ROOF.
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Condition: EXCELLENT
Construction Date: 1907
Materials: TILED ROOF ON BRICK WALLS
Catalogue: Frescura, 1987 (a), No: 002, Significance Category: