Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
27 Ord Street West Perth
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1905
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 4 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 4 | ||
The place has historical significance as a Federation Queen Anne style dating from 1907. The place is a representative example of a residential property in West Perth that has undergone a change of use with the changing character and growth of the City. The building has little aesthetic significance but contributes to the streetscape in scale and materiality.
Single storey building with steps leading to an alfresco area in front of the building.
West Perth developed as suburban residential area in the late 1890s. From its inception it had the characteristics of a quality neighbourhood. Proximity to the city centre and Kings Park (then known as Perth Park), and the elevated location provided healthy site drainage as well as cooling breezes and views over the city and hills. The area had social status already associated with addresses in nearby Mount Street and access to the city's piped water system. The area was subdivided into large residential lots for development and proceed accordingly. The homes built in West Perth from the early 1900s included prestigious mansions built in prominent locations and smaller working class cottages in the narrower back streets and towards the northern end of the area adjacent to the railway. Post Office directories show that the house was first listed in 1905 and allocated street No. 39 which changed to No. 27 in 1908. The house was first occupied by Basil L. Murray of the Victoria Insurance Co. Occupancy changed often. In 1949, when post office directories ceased publication the house was occupied by James D. Clarkson. The Metropolitan Water Supply Survey plan (1956) shows that the house was originally much narrower, with considerable space on the east side. It has a projecting bay on the east and a full length front verandah that wrapped around the bay. Two photos held at the State Library of WA dated 1996 show the house was by then Zegna 101 restaurant, and the space at the side was used for alfresco dining. The bull nose verandah with a timber frieze and turned timber posts were evident, over the tall timber framed sash windows. Aerial photos show the building was enlarged in the early 2000s to extend to the eastern boundary. At 2022 the former house is a restaurant ‘Black Toms.’ The roof form and two tall chimneys of the house remain but the frontage has been heavily modified and there is a raised alfresco dining area that extends to the footpath with a modern high roofed addition on the east side.
Low level of integrity. Low level of authenticity.
Fair - Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| 391126PD | Photo | State Library of Western Australia | |
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| Aerial Photographs | Landgate | ||
| Post Office Directories | State Library of Western Australia | ||
| Cons 4156/6 | Metropolitan Water Supply Survey Plans | State Records Office of Western Australia | |
| 391125PD | Photo | State Library of Western Australia | |
| Draft Municipal Heritage Inventory | City of Perth | 1999 |
City of Perth 100 Year Old Building Project 194836/18.
Individual Building or Group
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