Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Cnr St Georges Tce & Pier St Perth
Location Details
Included in City of Perth TPS Schedule Clause 46
Construction Date
Constructed from 1859
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 01 Dec 1995 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Jun 1973 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Anglican Church Inventory | YES | 31 Jul 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place is sited on the corner of Pier Street and St. Georges Terrace, next to Saint George’s Cathedral and is part of the significant townscape setting of St. Georges Terrace.
The place is an important component in the stock of colonial architecture of Perth.
The place has a close association with Richard Roach Jewell, who was responsible for the design of a large number of public buildings in this period.
The place is held in high regard by the members of the Perth community as an aesthetically unusual piece of convict architecture.
The place is one of a small group of convict built buildings extant in central Perth and illustrates the character of the mid-nineteenth century colonial townscape of Perth prior to the gold rushes, much of which was demolished or altered in the subsequent boom period of the 1890s.
Physical Description
Two storey residential building with steeply pitched roof parapet gable. Front loggia characterised by battlement parapet.
History
The building was constructed in 1859 for the first Dean of Perth George Purves Pownall as a residence and office. He was the Dean of Saint Georges Cathedral. The site of The Deanery was formerly the old Perth Gaol before it was moved to James Street. At the time St Georges Terrace was the location of the houses of prominent people. The building was designed by Richard Roach Jewell and was constructed by former convicts who had earnt their ticket of leave and could obtain work. The Deanery was the residence of the Dean for 90 years until 1953. It was then used as office space for church officials. The building has been restored over time.
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium level of integrity.
High level of authenticity.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 994.1 STA | The People of Perth (1979), pp 142 by Stannage, C. T | ||
| Building Plaque | |||
| Q720.9 OLD | Western Heritage (1967), pp 43, 50, 51, 74, 89, App.C and F by Oldham, R. J | ||
| 720.9941 HAR | Vanishing Ink, (1975) pp 2. Hare.T | ||
| 720.9941 WES | Western Towns and Buildings (1979), pp 98, 171, 174, 195 by Pitt Morrison, M and White , J (Ed) | ||
| Q 720.994 SMI | Treasures of Australia (1983), pp 132 by Smith, R and Flower, C | ||
| Q 720.99411 EMA | Portrait of Perth (1977) by Emanuel, Cedric and Ward Kirwan | ||
| 1.45/38 | Heritage Place File | City of Perth | |
| 720.9941 WRI | Western Landmarks (1978), pp 20-21 by Wright, R. P and Smeed, H | ||
| 720.9941 COW | Perth and Suburbs - Buildings Classified and Recorded by the National Trust (1979), pp 11 by Cownie, Marie and Stewart |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6426 | A preliminary study of convict sites in Western Australia (draft). | Heritage Study {Other} | 1997 |
| 2490 | The deanery | Book | 1991 |
| 9492 | The Deanery, Perth - verandah and lean-to - photographic archival record. | Archival Record | 2010 |
| 7811 | St George's Cathedral vision & Perth establishment precinct. | C D Rom | 2005 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Tudor |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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