About York Courthouse Complex
York Courthouse Complex is a things to do venue in York, Western Australia.
From the lofty grandeur of the court room to the stark confines of the prison cells, the York Courthouse Complex tells the intriguing story of country policing from the days of the first convicts to the late twentieth century. York was Western Australia’s first inland town (founded 1831) and in 1852 the first part of the courthouse complex, the cell block and police station, was built.
As the town prospered and expanded, so did the complex. A courtroom was added in 1859, the police station was expanded, and a troopers’ cottage, stables and yard were built to the rear.
With the influx of money from the goldfields, part of the complex was demolished and a new two-storey courthouse was built in 1895. The cells continued to be used until 1981 when a new police station was built in the town.
The court room was still in use after the National Trust acquired the property in 1983.
Good to know
- Type: Things to Do
- Area: York, Western Australia
- Phone: (08) 9641 2072
- Website: visit ↗
Frequently asked questions
Where is York Courthouse Complex?
York Courthouse Complex is located at York Courthouse Complex, 132 Avon Terrace, York, Western Australia, Australia.
What type of place is York Courthouse Complex?
York Courthouse Complex is a things to do venue in York, Western Australia.
How can I contact York Courthouse Complex?
You can call (08) 9641 2072, or visit their website (linked on this page).
Find more things to do in York or browse the York local guide.
Address
York Courthouse Complex, 132 Avon Terrace, York, Western Australia, Australia
Phone
(08) 9641 2072
Website
Visit website ↗
Category
Things to Do
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