Hilton Central Area

Statement of Significance

The Hilton Central Area precinct is of cultural heritage significance within the City of Fremantle as the core of an example of a substantially intact ’Garden Suburb’ dating from the immediate post World War II period. It is characterised by its curvilinear road layout, parks and centrally located community facilities. It has historical value as an area developed by the State Housing Commission to provide affordable housing at a time of increased housing demand in Australia. Hilton has aesthetic value for its parks, streetscapes, mature trees, areas of indigenous vegetation and bird-life. It has social value to the people who live there for the range of community facilities provided and the diversity of the local community including private owners, DHW tenants, elderly people and families. The social significance of the area is expressed through the involvement of local residents in groups such as the Hilton Precinct Committee and the Hilton Lovers group. This statement

Physical Description

Hilton Central Area comprises the Rennie Crescent alignment, Paget Street (between Rennie Crescent North and South), Hilton Primary School (including oval and bushland), Kindergarten building (Kulunga), Paget Street Shops, Community & Child Health Centre and Morniborn Park, each of which was established in the 1950s. Also included in the area is the Fremantle Police and Citizens Youth Club’s 1975 building and the relocated Progress Association Hall. Designed on the principles of the garden suburub, Hilton has a pattern of curviliner and stratight streets that are planned around central communal areas such as the school and shopping areas. The Hilton precinct was also developed over a short period of time - 10 years in 'A' area and later, 10 years in 'B' area. (See "Hilton Residential Development Polciy and Urban Design Guidelines", prepared by the City of Fremantle, 1994. Hilton Primary School (including oval and bushland) Hilton Park Primary School was built between 1949 and

History

Hilton Central Area comprises the Rennie Crescent alignment, Paget Street (between Rennie Crescent North and South), Hilton Primary School (including oval and bushland), Kindergarten building (Kulunga), Paget Street Shops and Morniborn Park, each of which was established in the 1950s. Also included in the area is the Fremantle Police and Citizens Youth Club’s 1975 building. Following a brief statement on each of the elements is a short history of the development of Hilton Park. Hilton Primary School (including oval and bushland Hilton Park Primary School was built between 1949 and 1954 as two schools – the junior primary school (grades 1 to 3) and the senior primary school (grades 4 to 7). The two schools amalgamated in 1977. The schools were built to standard plans by the Public Works Department. Both schools comprised Bristol classrooms – brick and plaster walls with tile roofs. Other buildings accommodated offices, staff rooms and stores. In 1991, Hilton Primary School

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, some modifications). Meduim degree of authenticity with some loss of original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Overall condition assessed as fair to good. (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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