1957 and a Bedford truck in 1972. A kitchen was added to the building by 1951 that included a Metters No 2 stove. The jarrah bell tower was replaced in 1952 and the fire bell replaced by a siren in 1955. This building served as the York Fire Station for 77 years. More recent uses In 1989, because a new fire station had opened in York, the Fire Brigades Board decided to sell the property. The Shire of York agreed to purchase this building and entered into discussions with community groups regarding its future use. The building was transferred to the Municipality of the Shire of York in November 1989 for $8,588.73. A management committee was formed from community members. In 1991 the Community Centre received a Lotteries Commission grant of $25,000 for restoration work including alterations to the engine room facade, replacement of ceilings and removal of skirtings. Additional Lotteries Commission grants in 1993 and 1995 aided in further renovations. Community groups using the centre over the years included the Toy Library, York Friendship Group, childcare groups and playgroups, pottery, theatre, yoga, senior citizens and rural youth groups. It was the meeting place for morning tea for the Friday shopping bus, and the office of the local newspaper. The building was sold by the Shire of York in January 2014 and purchased by the current owners in March 2015 as the home for Barclay Books. Heritage listings The National Trust of Australia (WA) classified the Old Fire Station on 5 March 1985 for architectural technical accomplishment, historical significance and environmental importance. The building was placed on the York Municipal Inventory in December 1995. The building was made a permanent entry in the State Register of Heritage Places on 11 December 1998. The building is also listed in the Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Inventory on 30 August 1997. References Avon Terrace, York Fire Station Fire Station Defunct fire stations in Western Australia State Register of Heritage Places in the Shire of York