Presbytery, Roman Catholic Church

Author

Shire of Peppermint Grove

Place Number

25130

Location

2 McNeil St Peppermint Grove

Location Details

Local Government

Peppermint Grove

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 19 Jul 1999 Category 2

Physical Description

The original presbytery had the form of a pre World War One bungalow, constructed during the InterWar period. Its original form has been intruded upon by adaptations, although the entry porch remains a distinctive elementwhich signals the role of the Presbytery.

History

The second place of worship to be built in Peppermint Grove, was the Roman Catholic Church, Star of the Sea. It was built on land donated by Dr Daniel Kenny, a large landholder in Peppermint Grove and Cottesloe. The Presbytery was built a few years after the Church on land purchased from Lord Forrest for £200. Considerablehistorical significance.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place retains ~moderate levelof integrity Verandah reconstructed and partly infilled Loss of roof detail Addition of intrusive elements at roof level

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
R. Pascoe Western Australia's Capital Suburb, Peppermint Grove

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
05 Municipal Inventory

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Original Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War California Bungalow
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

19 May 2014

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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