Local Government
Nedlands
Region
Metropolitan
8 Draper St Floreat
Nedlands
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1960
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 15 Apr 1999 | ||
Hackett Hall has social and historic heritage significance. Though many of the architectural features are today not valued by the general community it was an important new facility for the people of the Hackett Estate in 1960. It provided a centre for social functions and activities such as playgroups. Dramatic performances are still carried out in the hall today (1998).
Hackett Hall is set back alongside the Scout Hall on Draper Street. Surrounded by Lawler Park the hall stands amidst tall trees and manicured lawn. Natural lighting in the hall is provided by floor to ceiling length windows on each side of the hall. The building fabric includes unpainted red brick with a low pitched metal deck roof. The entrance and foyer to the hall has a flat roof with a curved wall on the facade. A small timber addition sits on top of the foyer.
Hackett Hall was named after a new housing subdivision that was established in the 1950s, this in turn was named after Sir John Winthrop Hackett, prominent citizen and former Chancellor of the University of W A. The hall was built to provide a community meeting hall for the people of Hackett Estate in Floreat Park. Most of the public amenities established in Hackett were prompted or supported by the Hackett Civic Association. This association began in 1952 with the specific aim to improve amenities for Hackett residents. The hall was designed by Ean McDonald and Whittaker, architects and built for £13,500. Facilities in the hall included a stage and lighting equipment for amateur theatre group productions (playlovers Dramatic Club). During the day the hall was used for a play centre as well as badminton courts. Hackett Hall was officially opened by Dr Buller Murphy (widowof Sir John Hackett) on 18 June 1960.
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| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ean McDonald & Whittaker | Architect | - | - |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| F1 | LGA Place No |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11513 | 90 not out | Book | 2009 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Style |
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| Post-War International |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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