Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
115 Francis St Northbridge
Location Details
7/2/2012 Additional address: 8 Parker St, Northbridge. VFL.
Other Name(s)
The Rectory
Construction Date
Constructed from 1898
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Sep 2006 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 08 May 2007 |
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 | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place is of aesthetic significance because it is a recognised landmark in the City of Perth. The place is a good and rare example of a two-storey residence in the Victorian Italianate style.
The place is a good intact example of a substantial boarding house, which operated from 1898 to the 1930s and demonstrates what was considered an acceptable commercial venture or small business operation for single or widowed women in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The place represents the development of substantial buildings north of the City, as a result of the 1890s gold boom.
The place is of historic significance for association with Joseph Clarkson; Pearling Pioneer.
The place is valued by the Greek Orthodox Community and congregation of the Church of Saints Constantine and Helene, as it was purchased by the congregation and used as a rectory from 1952 until 1985, and then as a Greek community language school in the late 1960s.
Physical Description
Two storey residential building with tower. Constructed in two tone Flemish bond brick work with corrugated iron roof. Designed in Victorian Italianate style with double hung sash windows and decorative moulded stucco work.
History
The house is associated with Joseph C. Clarkson, pioneer of the pearling industry and is one of a few surviving examples of a pre-gold rush town house in the City of Perth. Construction 1898. [COP File 1.5/115]. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982.
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as it appears from visual inspection to be substantially intact.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1002847-9 | Tower House Conservation Plan | Palassis Architects | May 2005 |
| File 1.5/115 | COP Heritage Place File | City of Perth |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7374 | Tower house 115 Francis Street, Northbridge : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2005 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
| Other Use | COMMERCIAL | Restaurant |
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Italianate |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
18 Aug 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
11 Jun 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.