Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
108 Adelaide Tce East Perth
Location Details
2001 as part of Dept Housing & Works
Other Name(s)
Fisheries & Wildlife Department
Heritage Council of Western Australia
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | City of Perth | |
| State Register | Registered | 08 Oct 1996 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
Statement of Significance
DEMONSTRATION OF A WAY OF LIFE
The current building is the purpose built orphanage of the Victorian era approach to orphans and destitute children. It reflects the Anglican Church's benevolent commitment to provide for the needy but in a grandiose way, which may seem inappropriate to later observers.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
It was constructed in gold boom days and at the time of great debate over Federation.
TOWNSCAPE-LANDSCAPE VALUE
Its setting is such that it significantly contributes to the street scene, especially where it addresses the corner.
SOCIAL SIGNTFICANCE
It was a demonstration of a specific social institution conducted by a religious organisation.
SCARCITY VALUE
Colonial Gothic orphanages of this size and city location are rare.
Physical Description
The site was originally occupied by two cottages built prior to 1868 purchased by the Anglican Church as an orphanage for boys and girls as well as destitute children.
The current buildings were constructed in two phases. The first, in 1898-99 comprised a single storey Gothic Church like building at the cast end with a two storey colonnaded wing adjacent. In 1902 a new wing and main entrance was added which completed the Adelaide Terrace
frontage.
The buildings are designed in the colonial gothic style both externally and internally. The walls are English bond red brick and rendered decoration and features an gothic arch main entrance porch with an Gothic arched colonnade on either side.
The roof is a gable form clad in terracotta tiles and the timber windows are large double hung type with split pane sashes.
It is sited close to the Adelaide Terrace frontage with small formal gardens between the street and the building.
History
Assessment 1991
Construction 1898-9 , 1902
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9104 | Pre contract survey. 108 Adelaide Terrace, Perth - The Old Perth Girls Orphanage. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2008 |
| 7608 | 108 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth - Perth Girls Orphanage (fmr) : Conservation Plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2006 |
| 1410 | The fisheries building: heritage and building report. | Report | 1993 |
| 7708 | 108 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth (former Perth Girls Orphanage): draft conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2005 |
| 9466 | Signposts: a guide for children and young people in care in WA from 1920. | Electronic | 2010 |
| 11825 | Former Perth Girls' Orphanage, 108 Adelaide Terrace | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2020 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Institutional Housing |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Feb 2026Disclaimer
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