Local Government
Belmont
Region
Metropolitan
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
70 Grandstand Road Ascot
Location Details
Lot 452, DP60339
Other Name(s)
WA Turf Club Head Office
Construction Date
Constructed from 1986
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Jun 2023 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
|
Statement of Significance
The place has social value for the members of the horse racing industry for its provision of services since the 1980s.
Physical Description
1980s red brick and tile building constructed as part of the adjacent racing facilities. The building is located across the road from the grandstand gates to Ascot Racecourse.
The building is not of any distinct architectural merit but is connected to the racing industry and built in the style of similar club houses from the era.
History
This building was constructed in the late 1980s to provide administration services for Perth Racing, formerly the Western Australian Turf Club. It was constructed on the site adjacent to the Bristile Kilns and previously there were buildings on that site related to that function. The site is well located for the adjacent Ascot Racecourse and is not far from Belmont Park Racecourse.
The new administration offices were named in recognition of the contribution of the Lee Steere family. Sir Ernest Augustus Lee-Steere (1866-1957) was Chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club from 1919 to 1940 and his son, Sir Ernest Henry Lee-Steere (1912-2011) was Chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club from 1963 to 1984. For seven years, Sir Ernest Henry Lee-Steere combined being Chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club with holding the equally prestigious office of the Lord Mayor of Perth and it was on his watch that the racing organisation re-laid the Belmont Park surface.
The building continues to perform the functions for which it was built.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: High
Condition
Very Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landgate - Aerial photographs | 1953-2016 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Post-War International |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
27 Feb 2024Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
27 Feb 2024Disclaimer
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.