Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
Location
Lot 188 James St Guildford
Location Details
Municipal Inventory No: 255 Cnr Meadow St & James St
Other Name(s)
Council Chambers
Municipal Chambers
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900 to 1998
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 15 Dec 2010 | |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 30 Aug 2017 | |
| State Register | Registered | 13 May 2005 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
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 | 10 Jul 1996 | Exceptional Significance | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Sep 1993 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
Parent Place or Precinct
02915 Guildford Historic Town
Condition
Guildford Town Hall and Library is in good condition.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eales Cohen | Architect | - | - |
| John Fitzhardinge | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Bassendean and Guildford sketchbook. | Book | 1976 |
| 4980 | Guildford Town Hall and Library (fmr Council Chambers) James Street Guildford : conservation plan . June 2001 | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2001 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Library |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Art Deco |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Zincalume |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
Creation Date
02 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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