Local Government
Peppermint Grove
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
37 Leake St Peppermint Grove
Location Details
was duplicate of incactive P16131
Other Name(s)
House
Construction Date
Constructed from 1895, Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 23 Oct 2018 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 12 Mar 2025 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Jul 1999 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
This large two storey redwood and iron house, in the Victorian
Rustic Gothic style, has cultural significancebecause:
- it has historical associations with W Freeman, the Barrymore
family, John Thompson and Professor John Martin;
it is lively and enveloping design as might be expected to come
from a boom timber industry in a relatively hostile climate;
it is a rare example of an imported, prefabricated redwood
residence in an unprecedentedstyle for the suburb;
it has retained a high level of integrity;
it is part of a cultural group and a townscape area.
Physical Description
This is a large house with a lively design, arising from the
conjunction of several quite disparate elements, but with spare and
subdued decorative elements. As with prefabricated houses of the
American west coast brick chimneys were placed on the external
weather wall and the residence is enclosed against inclement
weather.
The place is built of Canadian RedWood. It was possibly brought
out as ballast in an American whaler or as part of the trade which
developed between the west coast of North America and Western
Australia during the Gold Boom period. It is a North American
design and is believed to have been imported precut from the United
States. Prefabricated places of this scale are not uncommon in
Eureka, the northern Californian town which was the centre for the
west coast timber industry. It retains a high level of integrity.
History
This place was built by one of the number of civil servants who
developed in this part of Peppermint Grove in the early twentieth
century. From c.1905 to c.1925 owned by the Barrymore family,
valued members of the Peppermint Grove community. Later owned
and occupied by successful 1950's merchant, John Thompson.
Since 1963 owned by Professor John David Martin. Considerable
historical significance.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Molyneux | Looking Around Perth | ||
| R. Pascoe | WesternAustralia's Capital Suburb, Peppermint Grove |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 44 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Carpenter Gothic |
| Victorian Rustic Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | Development Settlements & Services |
Creation Date
04 Mar 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 Mar 2025Disclaimer
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.