Local Government
Claremont
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
356 Stirling Hwy Claremont
Location Details
includes: Old Burnside House, The Cliff & Centenary Building
Other Name(s)
MLC
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 27 Jun 2023 | Town of Claremont |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Deferred | Current | 22 Mar 2002 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | YES | 27 Jun 2023 | HP - Category 2 |
HP - Category 2 |
Town of Claremont |
Child Places
Statement of Significance
the building has importance firstly for is prominent architectural character and presence as a building set on high ridge in expansive grounds and secondly for its social significance through housing an educational institution.
Physical Description
The three storied brick building with high pitched tiled roof and cupola; the walls relieved by projecting bays with painted stucco decoration and bands of stucco in the “blood and bandages” manner.
The building, designed by James Hine in a chaste, non-classical style was constructed in 1907. The Chapel is also a noteworthy space in the building. The building stands on high ground overlooking Freshwater Bay to the south and the extensive grounds of the college to the north.
History
Assessment 1981. Assessment for the Original school Building
Constructed 1907
Architect/designer James Hine
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1318 | Old Burnside House, formerly Craigmuir for Methodist Ladies College : heritage assessment and conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
| 9841 | Methodist Ladies College, Claremont. Centenary Building, Barclay House, Burnside House. Conservation management plans and building assessment schedules of non heritage buildings. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2011 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Rustic Gothic |
| Federation Free Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
24 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
17 Jan 2022Disclaimer
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