Albany Club (Western Australia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Albany Club |
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| Former names | Aberdeen House |
| General information | |
| 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 | |
The Albany Club, also known as Aberdeen House, is a very old and special building. It is located on Aberdeen Street in Albany, a town in the Great Southern part of Western Australia. This building is listed as a heritage site, which means it is protected because of its history and importance.
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The Albany Club: A Historic Meeting Place
The Albany Club is a "gentlemen's club." This means it was a private place where men could meet, socialize, and discuss important topics. It was started in 1894.
How Old Is It?
The Albany Club is one of the oldest clubs of its kind in Western Australia. Only the Weld Club in Perth is older. It is also special because it has been in the same building for a very long time. No other private club outside of Perth has stayed in its original building for so many years!
From Home to Club: The Story of Aberdeen House
The building we now call the Albany Club was first a home. A man named John Moir built it in 1886. John Moir was an important person in Albany; he was the mayor four times!
Sadly, his wife passed away just before the house was finished. John Moir was also one of the people who helped start the Albany Club. From 1895, he let the club use his house as their meeting place. The club finally bought the building in 1939.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The Albany Club building has two floors. It is made of brick covered with a special plaster called stucco. The roof is made of corrugated iron. The building's design is called "Victorian Style" with some "Italianate elements." This means it has features that were popular in the Victorian era, with some decorative touches inspired by Italian architecture.
Protecting History: Heritage Listing
Because the Albany Club building is so old and important, it has been recognized as a heritage site. In 2005, it received an "interim heritage listing." This was a first step to protect it. Later, in 2006, it was officially added to the State Register of Heritage Places. This means it is a very important historical building that needs to be preserved for the future.
Who Started the Club?
Many important people helped start the Albany Club. Some of the first members included:
- Albert Young Hassell
- John Moir (who owned the building)
- S. J. Haynes
- W. H. Angove
See also
- List of places on the State Register of Heritage Places in the City of Albany
