Presbytery, Roman Catholic Church

Author

Shire of Peppermint Grove

Place Number

25130

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Location

2 McNeil St Peppermint Grove

Location Details

Local Government

Peppermint Grove

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	19 Jul 1999	Category 2	Category 2 Buildings which also contribute to the character and atmosphere of Peppermint Grove. These buildings may be altered or extended in a manner which recognises and retains some original features or which may be demolished, but the replacement building should recognise by its position the adjoining residence and precinct. The owner to provide an archival record for any building demolished under this category and the Shire to provide a plaque for inclusion in the adjoining footpath to recognise the cultural significance of the property.

Physical Description

The original presbytery had the form of a pre World War
One bungalow, constructed during the InterWar period. Its
original form has been intruded upon by adaptations,
although the entry porch remains a distinctive elementwhich
signals the role of the Presbytery.

History

The second place of worship to be built in Peppermint Grove,
was the Roman Catholic Church, Star of the Sea. It was
built on land donated by Dr Daniel Kenny, a large landholder
in Peppermint Grove and Cottesloe. The Presbytery was
built a few years after the Church on land purchased from
Lord Forrest for £200. Considerablehistorical significance.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place retains ~moderate levelof integrity
Verandah reconstructed and partly infilled
Loss of roof detail
Addition of intrusive elements at roof level

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	R. Pascoe	Western Australia's Capital Suburb, Peppermint Grove

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
05	Municipal Inventory

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	RELIGIOUS	Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Original Use	RELIGIOUS	Church, Cathedral or Chapel

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War California Bungalow
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Rendered Brick
Roof	TILE	Terracotta Tile

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Religion

Creation Date

19 May 2014

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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