Local Government
Claremont
Region
Metropolitan
Location
356 Stirling Hwy Claremont
Location Details
includes: Old Burnside House, The Cliff & Centenary Building
Other Name(s)
MLC
Construction Date
Constructed from 1888 to 1939
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 27 Jun 2023 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Deferred | Current | 22 Mar 2002 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | YES | 27 Jun 2023 | HP - Category 2 | |
Child Places
- 03497 Centenary Building - Methodist Ladies College
- 08354 Burnside House - Methodist Ladies College
- 09709 Methodist Ladies College - The Cliff
Statement of Significance
Centenary Building is a unique example of Federation Free Classical architectural style, and together with significant associations with the Methodist Ladies College, is of considerable significance. Burnside House is significant for the associations with Methodist Ladies College, the original owner, Robert Burnside, and the architect Francis Bird. Included in the Heritage List for reasons of having high intrinsic architectural merit, meeting the requirements of Clause 78.3(b) of Local Planning Scheme 3. Included in the Heritage List for reasons of having been constructed before 1910, meeting the requirements of Clause 78.3(a) of Local Planning Scheme 3.
Physical Description
Centenary Building is double storey face brick with dichromatic elements, elevated on a substantial face limestone foundation. The staircase and balustrades to the front verandahs at both levels are Italianate concrete elements. The verandahs are terminated at each end by dominant gable walls. The gable walls are detailed in decorative use of dichromatic brickwork in the apex and horizontal contracting banded brickwork on the corner elements that flank the central curved bay detailed in render, extending the full height of both stories, with deep windows.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hine, James | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1318 | Old Burnside House, formerly Craigmuir for Methodist Ladies College : heritage assessment and conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
| 9841 | Methodist Ladies College, Claremont. Centenary Building, Barclay House, Burnside House. Conservation management plans and building assessment schedules of non heritage buildings. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2011 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Rustic Gothic |
| Federation Free Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
24 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 Nov 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.