Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
56 Thomas St West Perth
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1918 to 1922
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 29 Jan 2008 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 28 Nov 2008 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place is of aesthetic significance because it contributes to the visual quality of its location.
The place is of historic significance because it reflects the period of affluence and optimism following the end of World War I.
Physical Description
Single storey face brick building with painted rendered bands, originally residential. Painted corrugated iron roof and tall chimneys with rendered detail. Hipped roof with half-timbered gables. Front verandah with original timber boards posts under separate roof.
History
West Perth developed as suburban residential area in the late 1890's. From its inception it had the characteristics of a quality neighbourhood.
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 had 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 proceed accordingly. Less prestigious areas also developed in lower parts of the area and adjacent to the railway. (Ian Kelly; 'The Development of Housing in Perth (1890-1915)'; Unpub . thesis UWA 1992; p96.)
The homes built in West Perth from the early 1900's 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
Medium level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact.
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Assessment |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9505 | Archival record: 56 Thomas Street, West Perth. | Archival Record | 2010 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
15 May 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
26 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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