Kelmscott Primary School & Palm Tree

Author

City of Armadale

Place Number

04706

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Location

Lot 30 River Rd Kelmscott

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Kelmscott State School

Local Government

Armadale

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1898

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment	Current	26 Jun 2009

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	01 Dec 2008	Category 3	Category 3 Retain and conserve if possible. Endeavour to conserve the significance of the place through the provisions of the Town Planning Scheme. A Heritage Assessment and Impact Statement may be required before approval is given for any major redevelopment or demolition. If necessary, record the place photographically prior to demolition.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	01 Sep 2015	Category 3	Category 3 Retain and conserve if possible. Endeavour to conserve the significance of the place through the provisions of the Town Planning Scheme. A Heritage Assessment and Impact Statement may be required before approval is given for any major redevelopment or demolition. If necessary, record the place photographically prior to demolition.

Statement of Significance

With its ditinctive form and prominent corner location, the Washington Palm is a well-known local landmark. The tree was planted the same day as the school was opened in 1898, and is all that remains o the original fabric.

Physical Description

This Washington Palm (Washingtonia robusta) tree is located within the grounds of the Kelmscott Primary School, near the corner of River Road and Orlando Street. The tree is approximately 15 metres tall and is characterised by its smooth slender trunk and canopy of fan-like leaves

History

This tree (Washingtonia robusta) was planted the day the original school building (no longer extant) opened in 1898.

Integrity/Authenticity

High
High

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
		HCWA

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
No.50	MI Place No.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	EDUCATIONAL	Primary School
Present Use	EDUCATIONAL	Primary School

Architectural Styles

Style
Vernacular

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Education & science

Creation Date

30 Oct 1996

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Approved

Last Update

02 Jul 2019

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.