Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
University of Western Australia Crawley
Facing James Oval, University of WA Campus
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1932, Constructed from 1913
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 18 Mar 1983 | ||
The place has historic significance as the first building associated with the provision of higher education in the State. It has social significance to the local and State-wide community, in particular the past and present students and staff.
T-shaped weatherboard building with an iron roof. Internal walls have jarrah dado below fibrous asbestos lining of walls and ceiling. Verandah has been enclosed. (Ref: AHC documentation for more detail)
This structure was the first building for UWA, built in Irwin Street, Perth in 1913 by PWD. It was relocated to the UWA campus in 1932 for use as offices. In 1987 is was saved from demolition and relocated to James Oval for use as a cricket pavilion. (Ref: AHC documentation) A government decision in favour of a university for Western Australia was made in 1901, however a shortage of funds prevented it being established until 1913. The University Endowment Bill in 1903 allowed for land to be set aside for the future. The first location was a temporary one in Irwin Street, Perth, in a weatherboard building. The first Chancellor was John Winthrop Hackett. In 1921 Crawley was chosen as the permanent site for UWA. The Irwin Street building was relocated there in 1932.The foundation stone for the Hackett Memorial Buildings was laid in 1929. They form the focal point and symbolic landmark of UWA.
Exterior changes.
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWD | Architect | - | - |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12212 | Irwin Street restoration | Other | 1988 |
| 763 | Crawley campus: the planning and architecture of the University of Western Australia | Book | 1993 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Tertiary Institution |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Tertiary Institution |
| General | Specific |
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| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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