House (fmr), 1305 Hay Street, West Perth

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

15966

Location

1305 Hay St West Perth

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Office

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 24 Aug 2004

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - To be assessed Current 16 Apr 2004

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 YES 31 Dec 1999
Municipal Inventory Completed\Draft 13 Mar 2001
Local Heritage Survey Completed\Draft Category 2
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Mar 2001 Category 1
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 28 Mar 2023 Category 2

Parent Place or Precinct

24575 Hay Street West Group, West Perth

Values

The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of a residential building dating from the period around the turn of the century. The increasing affluence of the community following the gold boom is reflected in the increased use of decoration.

The place is of historic significance because it reflects the way of life of the wealthier residents of Perth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The place is a representative example of a residential property in Perth dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The place represents the changing character of the Perth community from the post gold rush settlement period to the present.

The place is a representative example of a residential property in West Perth that has undergone a change of use to commercial/professional offices with the changing character and growth of the city.

Physical Description

The place is a two-storey brick and tile former residence constructed in the Federation Queen Anne style. The tuckpointed brick has been painted over, but the stucco banding has been retained. It has a hipped roof and tall chimneys with terracotta pots. There are brackets on the eaves and chimneys. There is a prominent flying gable with a timber screen to the street front bay. The window awnings are not original. The two-storey verandah is under a separate roof and has timber posts, ornamental brackets, a decorative frieze and balustrade. There is a shingle roof to the ground floor verandah.

History

West Perth developed as a suburban residential area in the late 1890s. From its inception it had the characteristics of a quality neighbourhood predominantly because of the proximity to the city centre and Kings Park (then known as Perth Park), and the elevated location which provided healthy site drainage as well as cooling breezes and views over the city and hills. The area has 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 proceeded 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.

Integrity/Authenticity

Moderate

Condition

Good. The place is largely as originally constructed with some loss of original detail.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Two storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Queen Anne

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile
Wall BRICK Painted Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

03 Feb 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

28 Apr 2023

Disclaimer

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