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School Precinct

Location

36-45 Palmer Street and Julia and Palmer Streets PORTLAND, GLENELG SHIRE

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

The three State School buildings in Palmer Street comprise a notable group illustrating the development of school architecture through the nineteenth and twentieth century. The earliest National School occupying the site dates from 1856 (architect John Barrow), the State School erected in 1879, is typical of Public Works Department School architecture under the supervision of H. R. Bastow and the later building, dating from 1941 - 42 incorporates interesting decorative panels pertaining to the history of Portland in the projecting gables. The residence (No. 36 Palmer Street, 1858) is included within the group as a contributory element dating from early times.

Group

Education

Category

School - State (public)