Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
63 Helena St Guildford
Location Details
Municipal Inventory No: 210
Construction Date
Constructed from 1903
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 30 Aug 2017 | ||
| Heritage List | YES | 15 Dec 2010 |
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 | 03 Dec 1990 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1996 | Considerable Significance |
Considerable Significance |
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Statement of Significance
The building is located on Town Lot 85 which was created by the first subdivision in Guildford. The Place makes a positive contribution to the town's historic environment as a good example of Federation Arts and Crafts building.
Physical Description
A large two-storey Federation style brick and iron house built 1903. The iron roof has a front gable and brick corbelled chimneys. The interior of the house retains many original features such as use of Australian motifs on ceiling and fireplace. The house overlooks the Helena River. House is set on a large property with early plantings including rose bushes, olive trees and an orange tree. This house is built on the site of an earlier cottage dating from the 1860s.
History
The Nursing Home from 1939-79 was used as an annexe to Royal Perth Hospital. This grand federation style is typical of the early homes built by Guildford's more affluent. Owned at one stage by Mr Coombes who was a builder of many places including Musgrove's Store in Perth and Perth GPO. Home has fine fire places and plaster detailing. This property adjoins the original Helena River crossing from the eastern side of the gazetted road - Drummond Street.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Filigree |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
02 Aug 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
20 Oct 2017Disclaimer
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