Beverley Fire Station (Former) 1948-2005
The Beverley Fire Station was the home of the Beverley Volunteer Fire Brigade for 57 years from 1948. Prior to this purpose-built station, they were located in the former Council Chambers (Ref No. 19) from 1914 until 1945, when the Brigade found themselves without a home. The 17-member brigade almost disbanded but put their energies to creating a grass training track at the sports ground while they waited for their new station that was delayed due to the Post-World War Two shortage of labour and materials.
One of the duties of the Volunteer Firemen (until 1959) was guard duty at public entertainment - in full unform, with any recompense going to the Brigade funds for a new station.
The former Beverley Fire Station is a rare original example of Post-war austerity with its simple form, symmetrical frontage, and Art deco detailing.
Designed by architect Keith Duncan, of Duncan Stephen Mercer, it is a standard design that he adapted to the Post -War restrictions by way of a single appliance and reducing the quarters from married to single. Keith Duncan had been appointed by the Western Australian Fire Brigade Board in 1926, to design all the fire stations in the State which he did until 1960.
The Beverley Fire Station remains as a testament to the Beverly Volunteer Firemen and the Post World War Two period of development in Beverley.
It is recognised as a place of State significance on the Western Australian Heritage Council’s Register of Heritage Places.
One of the duties of the Volunteer Firemen (until 1959) was guard duty at public entertainment - in full unform, with any recompense going to the Brigade funds for a new station.
The former Beverley Fire Station is a rare original example of Post-war austerity with its simple form, symmetrical frontage, and Art deco detailing.
Designed by architect Keith Duncan, of Duncan Stephen Mercer, it is a standard design that he adapted to the Post -War restrictions by way of a single appliance and reducing the quarters from married to single. Keith Duncan had been appointed by the Western Australian Fire Brigade Board in 1926, to design all the fire stations in the State which he did until 1960.
The Beverley Fire Station remains as a testament to the Beverly Volunteer Firemen and the Post World War Two period of development in Beverley.
It is recognised as a place of State significance on the Western Australian Heritage Council’s Register of Heritage Places.