Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
Location
357-365 Murray St Perth
Location Details
Also part of Central Perth Precinct P15846
Other Name(s)
King Street Art Centre
Red Cross House
Construction Date
Constructed from 1912 to 1929
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | |
| Heritage Area | Adopted | 12 May 2009 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 May 1981 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 25 Mar 1986 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 | ||
Parent Place or Precinct
02031 King Street Precinct
Physical Description
Three storey commercial building with simple classical detailing to the facade with strong rectangular emphasis. Facade comprising regular bays with windows with attractive detailing. Loss of original detailing at ground floor level.
History
the period from 1905-1929. The older buildings are of load-bearing brick construction and show considerable variation within the prevailing classical style of the period. The buildings constructed after 1910 either directly continue Victorian classicism into Edwardian Classicism or else are transitions into the modernist movement expressing the structure frame. [ Refer COP Heritage Places File 1.10/357] Refer to Conservation Management Plan prepared by A L Hocking November 1996 for CAMS
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it has original detailing at ground floor level but intact above.
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11877 | Munster House 357 - 365 Murray Street, Perth | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | HEALTH | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | HEALTH | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Stripped Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
28 Sep 2022Disclaimer
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.