Tamworth Peel Barracks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tamworth Peel Barracks |
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| Location | 214 Peel Street, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | 1896 |
| Built for | Municipality of Tamworth |
| Owner | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Official name: Tamworth Peel Barracks | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 550 |
| Type | historic site |
The Tamworth Peel Barracks is an important old building in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. It's located at 214 Peel Street. This building is so special that it's listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This means it's protected because of its history and importance. The local council, Tamworth Regional Council, owns it. It was added to the heritage list on April 2, 1999.
A Look Back in Time
This site has been important for a long time. The very first government school in Tamworth was built here in 1855. Imagine learning in a school on this spot!
Later, in 1896, the building you see today was constructed. It cost about A£2,000, which was a lot of money back then. It was built to be the Tamworth Town Hall. This was where local government decisions were made.
During World War II, the building took on a new role. On September 22, 1939, it became a place where people could sign up to join the Army. It served as a recruiting station for soldiers.
What the Building Looks Like
The Tamworth Peel Barracks is a single-story building. It's made of special bricks laid in a pattern called Flemish bond. It also has white plastered decorations called mouldings.
The front of the building, facing Darling Street, is very fancy. It has bricks with fine lines (tuckpointing) and five arches that form a symmetrical walkway. In the middle, there's a main entrance area called a portico. Above it, there's a triangular shape called a pediment, supported by columns that look like they're part of the wall (pilasters). These pilasters are in a style called Corinthian.
You'll also see decorative railings (balustrades) on the verandah and along the top edge of the roof (parapet). The parapet has a large pediment in the center. The main front door has two parts, with four panels and glass in the top half. It has a fanlight above it and narrow windows on the sides.
The windows are topped with very detailed decorations. The side of the building facing south is simpler. It has a plain parapet, horizontal lines (string courses), and a square porch with special arch stones (keystones). The northern part of the building used to be the Town Hall and is fully plastered. The whole property is surrounded by a fence.
