Albany Club (Western Australia) facts for kids
The Albany Club, also known as Aberdeen House, is a special old building located on Aberdeen Street in Albany. Albany is a town in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. This building is important because it is listed as a heritage site, meaning it has historical value.
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| Former names | Aberdeen House |
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| Address | 23 Aberdeen Street |
| Town or city | Albany |
| Coordinates | 35°01′30″S 117°53′05″E / 35.0249°S 117.8847°E |
| Type | State Registered Place |
| Designated | 9 May 2006 |
| Reference no. | 3 |
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| Heritage Council of Western Australia | |
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A Look at the Albany Club's History
The Albany Club is a very old social club for men. It was started in 1894. In Western Australia, only the Weld Club in Perth is older. This means the Albany Club has been around for a long time. It is also special because it is the only private club outside of Perth that has stayed in the same building for so many years.
The Club's First Home
The building that became the Albany Club was first a home. It was built in 1886 by John Moir. He was an important person in Albany and served as the mayor four times. A mayor is a leader of a town or city.
John Moir was also one of the people who helped start the Albany Club. From 1895, he allowed the club to use his new house as their meeting place. The club continued to use the building until 1939. That year, the club officially bought the building from him.
The Building's Design and Features
The Albany Club building has two floors. It is made of brick that has been covered with a smooth plaster, called stucco. The roof is made of corrugated iron, which is a strong, wavy metal. The building's style is called Victorian. It also has some Italianate elements, which means it has decorative features inspired by Italian architecture.
In 2005, the building was given an "interim heritage listing." This was a first step to recognize its historical importance. Later, it became fully heritage listed.
Important People Who Started the Club
Many important people helped create the Albany Club. Some of the first members included Albert Young Hassell and John Moir. These people played a big role in the club's early days.
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