Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
173 Goderich St East Perth
Cnr Hill St
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1937
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Mar 1993 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 28 Mar 2003 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | |||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 | |
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Dec 1997 | ||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
The place is a rare example of early Art Deco style within the central city. The place is a rare example of historic inner-city housing. The place is significant for its association with Catholic Church and this long-term association with architects Cavanagh and Cavanagh and represents a unique deviation from their usual style. The place is associated with well-known local sculptor Edward Kohler is also of significance. The place forms a significant streetscape element, especially the curved facade on the corner of Goderich Street and Hill Street.
Two storey corner building featuring cured wall with decorative panels. Balconies, tall chimneys with terracotta pots, windows with horizontal emphasis. Bas relief panels featuring stylised mechanical design are possibly unique in Perth. Building contained 22 flats, however, the rooms have been converted into an educational facility for the Mercedes School.
Building was commissioned by the Roman Catholic Church and named after a small town in Ireland. Probably the only Art Deco building designed by Cavanagh & Cavanagh. The bas relief is the work of West Australian sculptor Edward Kahler who also worked on the Piccadilly Theatre and Arcade and the Emu Brewery.
High level of integrity. Authenticity - with detail largely intact.
Fair
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.75/173 | COP Heritage Places File | City of Perth | |
| Draft Municipal Heritage Inventory | City of Perth | ||
| Q 709.941 | ESS Essays on Art and Architecture in Western Australia by Bromfield, David |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Flats\Apartment Block |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Art Deco |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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