Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Supreme Court Gdns, Barrack St Perth
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Francis Burt Law Centre/Legal Educ Centre
Law Society Building
Old Court House Law Museum
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | City of Perth |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 |
|
City of Perth | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 |
|
City of Perth | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Jun 1973 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
Oldest public building in city. Historically important for its part in early life in WA. Served as Law Court, Church, School, Theatre, Concert Hall and Community Centre. Only surviving example in Perth of Reveleys work.
Physical Description
Stone building. Primitive Colonial style of construction and design. Main Hall shows Georgian influence. Portico at front added at a later date.
History
Assessment 1973
Construction: 1836 - 37
Architect: H.W. Reveley, Engineer to the Administration
Builder: Contractors Edward Powel, John Thompson, Thomas Jecks
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7811 | St George's Cathedral vision & Perth establishment precinct. | C D Rom | 2005 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| Peopling WA | Colonisation |
| Infrastructure | Development Settlements & Services |
| Governing | Law, Order and Defence |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Sep 2025Disclaimer
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