Former Diamond Hill school at Strathfieldsaye State School No. 1221
9 Uxbridge Street, STRATHFIELDSAYE VIC 3551 - Property No 195013
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Statement of Significance
The Strathfieldsaye State School no.1221, including all the fabric of the relocated timber classroom, is significant. Other buildings on the site are not significant.
How is it significant?The relocated timber classroom at the Strathfieldsaye State School is of local historic and social significance to the City of Greater Bendigo.
Why is it significant?The Strathfieldsaye State School site is historically significant for its association with the provision of early educational facilities, which had an important role in the developing community. The site is historically significant for its combined use with a post office for the Strathfieldsaye Township. The history of the school building, which was relocated from Diamond Hill in the 1930s, is important for demonstrating the pattern of moving portable schools from other locations to service the needs of growing communities. Criterion A
The school is of social significance for the Strathfieldsaye community as a site of continuous education from 1875. Criterion G
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Former Diamond Hill school at Strathfieldsaye State School No. 1221 - Physical Description 1
The timber classroom that forms part of the Strathfieldsaye Primary School probably dates from c.1915. It has timber strapping detailing to the gable end and a pair of double hung sash windows. The verandah has been added but is complementary to the original design. The original hopper sashes are still extant.
Former Diamond Hill school at Strathfieldsaye State School No. 1221 - Physical Conditions
Excellent
Former Diamond Hill school at Strathfieldsaye State School No. 1221 - Integrity
Altered
Former Diamond Hill school at Strathfieldsaye State School No. 1221 - Historical Australian Themes
8 Building community life
8.2 Educating people
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Bendigo - Former Shires of McIvor and Strathfieldsaye Heritage Study
Author: Context P/L
Year: 2008
Grading: Local
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POLICE STATION (FORMER)Greater Bendigo City
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HouseGreater Bendigo City
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Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall (former)Greater Bendigo City
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"1890"Yarra City
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"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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'Aqua Profonda' sign wall sign, Fitzroy Swimming PoolYarra City H1687
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'DRIFFVILLE'Boroondara City
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1) WEATHERBOARD FARM HOUSE AND 2) THE OUTBUILDINGSNillumbik Shire
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