Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Cnr Park & Crawley Avs Crawley
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Biology and Geology Building
Zoology Building, UWA
Construction Date
Constructed from 1923 to 1925
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 13 Dec 1994 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 28 Jun 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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 Jul 1994 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 |
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Statement of Significance
The place is of historic significance as the first permanent building erected for the University of Western Australia on the Crawley site.
The place has rare significance as an example of Inter-War Georgian Revival style for institutional use and demonstrates the principal characteristics of the style.
The place is held in high esteem by the community for historical and aesthetic reasons.
The place has aesthetic significance as a well-proportioned building in the Inter-War Georgian Revival style designed by government architect William Hardwick.
Physical Description
Two storey brick and tile building with Donnybrook stone pillars flanking the central entrance and stone reveals to windows. Symmetrical facade with a stone belfry on the centre of the roof.
History
Part of the UWA Conservation Area SHO Place Number 24364. To be further investigated as a possible Heritage Area. The Zoology Building was the first permanent building constructed on the University campus at Crawley. It was originally constructed to house the Departments of Biology and Geology. In 1947 the Senate renamed the chair of Biology as the chair of Zoology. The Department of Geology remained in the building until 1962. The foundation stone was laid in September 1923 by Sir James Mitchell, Premier of WA. The building was designed by Government Architect William Hardwick and the building was constructed by builder C.W. Arnott. The Chancellor of the University was A.J.M. Saw.
The building currently houses the Department of Human Biology.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
High level of authenticity.
Condition
Fair
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hardwick | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stone | |||
| 1.96A | Heritage Place File | City of Perth | |
| R.J. Ferguson Crawley Campus, The Planning and Architecture of the University of WA UWA Press | 1993 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4907 | UWA Park Avenue building : interim conservation plan. (Draft) | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1999 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Tertiary Institution |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Tertiary Institution |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Georgian Revival |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
03 Feb 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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