List of State Register of Heritage Places in the Shire of Mount Magnet facts for kids
Western Australia has a special list of important old buildings and places called the State Register of Heritage Places. The Heritage Council of Western Australia looks after this list. In 2023, there were 43 special places in the Shire of Mount Magnet that are protected because of their history. Out of these, four are so important they are on the main State Register of Heritage Places.
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Mount Magnet's Special Old Buildings
The Shire of Mount Magnet is home to several historic places that are officially recognized on the State Register of Heritage Places. These buildings tell us a lot about the past and how people lived and worked long ago.
Mount Magnet Primary School and Teachers Quarters (former)
This important place is found at the corner of Attwood and Naughton Streets in Mount Magnet. It was built in 1896. This site used to be a school and a home for teachers. Today, it is also known as the Mount Magnet Rural Transaction Centre. The old teacher's house is built in a style called Victorian-Georgian. The school buildings themselves show parts of the Federation Free style of architecture. This whole area was officially added to the State Register on August 26, 2008.
Mount Magnet Primary School
The Mount Magnet Primary School is located at Lot 92 Naughton Street in Mount Magnet. This school is part of the larger Mount Magnet Primary School and Teachers Quarters Precinct. It is recognized as a special heritage place because of its connection to the overall historic school site.
Schoolmaster's House (former)
You can find the former Schoolmaster's House at Lot 404 Naughton Street in Mount Magnet. This building was once the home of the school's head teacher. It is also sometimes called the Mount Magnet School (former). Like the primary school, it is an important part of the Mount Magnet Primary School and Teachers Quarters Precinct.
Mount Magnet Shire Office
The Mount Magnet Shire Office is located at the corner of Hepburn and Naughton Streets in Mount Magnet. This building was constructed in 1898. It was once known as the Mount Magnet Roads Board Office. The building is a great example of the Federation Free Classical style of architecture. It was officially added to the State Register on January 5, 2001.
