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Rushworth - Historic Area

Location

RUSHWORTH VIC 3612 - Property No B7376

File Number

B7376

Level

Local

Statement of Significance

Rushworth is a gold mining town of considerable historic character. There is a wealth in its historic buildings and other structures which remain from its early development in the 1850's and subsequent boom of the decades to follow.
The twentieth century saw a shift in Rushworth's importance as a mining town, to a servicing centre for the surrounding rural community. Essentially a town of the past, Rushworth has been largely by-passed by twentieth century development. This general decline has, however, had a positive effect in conserving the town's historic urban fabric. The decline while resulting in the loss of some buildings, has caused few intrusive replacements. About the town, many of Ruushworth's boom period buildings remain in a largely intact condition and an atmosphere of tranquility pervades in this historic township.
The character and significance of the town is largely a function of its landscape setting; the spacious High Street; the town's irregular layout of straight streets; and the historic and architecturally interesting buildings .
Classified: 01/12/1982

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