Local Government
Subiaco
Region
Metropolitan
Railway Pde Subiaco
Subiaco
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1997, Constructed from 1897
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 15 May 1998 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey | Completed | 11 Dec 1998 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 07 Aug 1995 | ||
| Statewide Railway Heritage Surve | Completed | 01 Mar 1994 | ||
The leederville railway bridge is of historic significance because it is an example of oncce common but now rare timebr railway bridges constructed at stations on the Fremantle to Guildford line at the period around the turn of the century. It is of aesthetic significance because it contributes to the heritage integrity of both Subiaco and West Leederville in terms of buildings style, stereoscope and associated structures. It is of social significance representing the role of rail transport in the settlement and development of the area.
West Leederville Railway Footbridge is a painted timber structure with concrete footings and iron fixings, the structure has provided access from West Leederville railway station to the Subiaco Oval for football games since the opening of Subiaco Oval in 1909. The structure is the last remaining of the timber footbridges constructed on the Eastern Railway Line around the turn of the century and is the only Queen Post footbridge surviving in Western Australia.
The first section of the Eastern Railway, which was constructed between Fremantle and Guildford, was opened in 1881. The first section comprised only one line and in 1897 the construction of a second line commenced. To improve access to station platforms, tenders were called in November 1896 for seven footbridges between Perth and fremantle. The Leederville Station Footbridge was one of seven constructed in 1897.
demolished
Site Only
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5789 | Timber railway footbridges : interpretation strategy. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2002 |
| 5433 | West Leederville railway footbridge : structural engineering assessment. | Report | 2002 |
Historic site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
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