Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
51 Victoria Sq Perth
Location Details
REG'N NCLUDES MORETON BAY FIG TREE ON ROAD RESERVE Also part of 2045
Other Name(s)
& Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Construction Date
Constructed from 1909
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 22 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 24 Mar 1992 |
Register Entry |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Dec 1975 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place has significant landmark value.
The place has been the premier site of health care delivery in Western Australia since 1855 and contains the first purpose-built hospital in the State.
The continual development of the place is indicative the social and economic development of Western Australia.
The design of the various buildings and structures within Royal Perth Hospital demonstrate changes over time in medical practice and health care as well as the development of State Government architecture and style from 1855 through to the 1930s.
The place contains a range of buildings with a high degree of architectural value, including Kirkman House, Administration Building, and Cancer Clinic, each of which is characteristic of its period of development.
The place is associated with a number of significant Government Architects, including James Austin, Richard Roach Jewell George Temple Poole, Hillson Beasley, William B Hardwick, A.E. ’Paddy’ Clare, and John Tait.
Physical Description
Three storey brick and tile building featuring brick and stucco arches forming a colonnade at ground floor level and timber fretwork on the upper level verandahs. The roof features dormer windows and front gables characterised by the use of ornamental stucco and rough cast.
History
Kirkman House was designed by the Public Works Department of W.A under the direction of Chief Architect Hilson Beasley. It was built in 1909 to provide nurses' quarters for staff of Royal Perth Hospital. In 1926 the north wing was constructed to provide accommodation for the Commonwealth nurses who worked in the Soldiers Ward.
The building was remodelled into offices in 1971 and the current office accommodation in 1991.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low level of integrity.
High level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Perth Hospital Conservation Plan | Considine and Griffiths PTY LTD | 1995 | |
| Cox Howlett Bailey Murray Street Conservation Plan | 1997 | ||
| 1.52/10 | Heritage Place File | City of Perth |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
26 Jul 2024Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.