Local Government
Subiaco
Region
Metropolitan
49 Smyth Rd Shenton Park
Subiaco
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1933 to 1950
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 28 Oct 2016 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 04 Feb 2003 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 04 Feb 2003 | Category 4 | |
24362 Shenton Park Conservation Area
• The place is representative of the development of the Shenton Park area following the introduction of the Workers’ Homes Act in 1912.
• The place is an aesthetically pleasing example of an Inter- War Bungalow, one of the key features of which is the distinctive verandah.
An Inter-War Bungalow constructed of brick and tile. One of the key features of the façade is the distinctive and visually prominent verandah/porch located centrally on the elevation. The structure is of rendered masonry construction with wide piers and feature arches to each side. The balustrade is of concrete formwork construction in a lattice work influenced design. le with a complex hipped roof.
The property is located within a subdivision surveyed in 1933 for the Worker’s Home Board. The land was one of the few remaining large areas of undeveloped land, Perth Suburban Lot 318, which was bounded by Railway Road, Aberdare Road, Smyth Road and the rear of residential lots along the southern side of Charles Street. This new subdivision included the creation of Harvey Road and John Streets, plus a local park bounded by these streets. Development of the area was largely completed during the 1930s, with approximately 90 houses being built during that decade.
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11504 | Residence, 49 Smyth Road, Shenton Park | Archival Record | 2016 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Other Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
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