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Munster House

Author

City of Perth

Place Number

02075
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Location

357-365 Murray St Perth

Location Details

Also part of Central Perth Precinct P15846

Other Name(s)

King Street Art Centre
Red Cross House

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1927 to 1931, Constructed from 1910 to 1914, Constructed from 1929, Constructed from 1912

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 20 Dec 1985
Heritage Area Adopted 12 May 2009

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - To be assessed Current

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 YES 31 Dec 1999

Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust Classified 04 May 1981

Heritage Council
Register of the National Estate Permanent 25 Mar 1986

Heritage Council
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 28 Mar 2023 Category 2

Category 2

Considerable significance - Very important to the heritage of the locality.

Municipal Inventory Completed\Draft 13 Mar 2001 Category 2

Category 2

Considerable significance - Very important to the heritage of the locality.

Local Heritage Survey Completed\Draft Category 2

Category 2

Considerable significance - Very important to the heritage of the locality.

Statement of Significance

The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of a commercial building constructed during the inter war period.
The place is of historic significance because it reflects the period of affluence and optimism following the end of World War One.
The significance of the place is increased because it remains substantially intact.

Physical Description

Three storey commercial building with simple classical detailing to the facade with strong rectangular emphasis. Facade comprising regular bays with windows with attractive detailing. Loss of original detailing at ground floor level.The building is part of a group of 12 showrooms and warehouses which were built during the period of 1905-1929. The older buildings are of load-bearing brick construction and show considerable variation within the prevailing classical style of the period. The buildings constructed after 1910 either directly continue Victorian classicism into Edwardian Classicism or else are transitions into modernist movement expressing the structure frame.

History

The building is part of a group of 12 showrooms and warehouses which were built during the period of 1905-1929. In 1900 many Chinese traders were located in the area around Munster House. Munster House was owned by James Connolly who made his fortune in mining and was a Member of the Legislative Council in 1903. The building was constructed in 1912 and was designed by Fred Upton. In 1924 a new warehouse was built on the rear of the building. Two stories were also added to the building between 1912 and 1929. In 1928/1929 the shops were demolished and a new three storey building was constructed. This was also designed by Fred Upton. It was built as an investment and had a range of tenants over the years. The Patch Theatre Group occupied part of the building between 1941 and 1961. During this time other tenants included Singer Sewing Machines, Australian Glass Company and other distribution companies. In 1952 the Red Cross acquired the building and used the second floor as offices. The Red Cross occupied the rest of the building by 1980. In 1996 the building was bought by the WA State Government for use as a centre for arts organisations and became known as the King Street Arts Centre.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as it has original detailing at ground floor level but intact above.

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Draft Municipal Heritage Inventory City of Perth 2001
1.10/357 Heritage Place File City of Perth
Munster House Conservation Managemet Plan Allom Lovell Hocking November 1996

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
11877 Munster House 357 - 365 Murray Street, Perth Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1996

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use HEALTH Office or Administration Bldg
Original Use HEALTH Office or Administration Bldg

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Stripped Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

15 Jul 2024

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