Thirroul - Historic buildings

Former King's Theatre

264-270 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul

This large two storey rendered masonry and fibro corner building is a significant townscape element in the main Thirroul street displaying Federation Free-Style elements. This building, erected in 1912 by Mr Horan the then postmaster, was an open-air theatre with a canvas roof.

It is considered to have rarity, landmark & representative value as well as cultural, social, architectural, townscape, & aethetic significance. It is currently used as a skating rink. (McPhee, 1991)

Former Methodist Church

Princes Highway, Thirroul

Weatherboard Federation Carpenter Gothic church hall with entrance room and a simple metal pitched roof. This former church is one of a few surviving buildings of Thirroul that date to the early 20th Century. Built in 1911, it forms an important element within the townscape. It has representative, cultural, social, architectural, townscape & aesthetic value. It is currently being used as a community centre

Residence

42 Pass Ave, Thirroul

Single story rendered brick building with curved forms, parapets to roof, built c 1930-40. New addition with garage underneath. An unusual building in the streetscape in the Inter-War functionalist style, with a modified level of integrity. It has representative value as a rare example of this architectural style in the region even though modifications compromise the integrity of this building. It is also considered to have historic, cultural and aesthetic value

Massandra

16/24 Fords Rd, Thirroul

Romantic style brick residence with wide verandahs, tile roof, some modifications and new buildings. Buildings include ballroom, conservatory, coach house & servants quarters. A somewhat grand Federation period private residence and garden dating from the turn of the century. Such buildings of this scale and design are rare in the region. Excellent craftsmanship in the detailed brickwork and is architecturally of interest due to its elements of English ‘country house’ styles.

Originally owned by Bill Kirton, son of Excelsior mine owner and businessman Samuel Kirton. It has been used in the past as a private hospital

Wyewurk

3 Craig Street, Thirroul

Federation/Inter-War Californian bungalow, brick base, roughcast upper, single storey house. Its historic significance lies in its association with the author D H Lawrence who wrote his Australian semi-autobiographical novel, ‘Kangaroo’ here. It is a rare good example of California bungalow style in the region, and considered to be one of the first known buildings in Australia displaying this style.

Built c.1920 as a holiday house on the Oceana Estate subdivided in 1910. It is listed by the Heritage Council as having historic, architectural, cultural, social, aesthetic and representative value