Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
28 Barrack St Perth
Location Details
THIS PLACE IS REGISTERED AS PART OF P1973 CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES NOTE: The Heritage Agreement for this places also affects P02114 Palace Hotel (fmr) Alternative Street Address: 589 Hay Street, Perth
Other Name(s)
Foundation Park
R & I Bank
Construction Date
Constructed from 1961
Demolition Year
1968Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 26 Jun 2001 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 24 Jun 1994 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The place is of architectural/technical accomplishment.
The place is of historical significance: of development* or cultural phases; important figure/s.
The place has environmental importance, townscape or landscape value; high degree of unity; setting.
Physical Description
The building was located between the rear of the Central Government Offices and the Town Hall. It was demolished in 1996.
History
The Rural and Industries Bank head office stage 1 was located between the rear of the Central Government Office and Perth Town Hall was completed in 1962. Stage 2 was located between the Perth Town Hall and Lands and Titles Building and was built in 1970.
The buildings were demolished in 1996. The location was chosen in 1927 as the bank was recognised as the State’s official savings bank.
Archaeology
NA authenticity as historic site.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low integrity.
NA authenticity as historic site.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCWA Assessment Conservation Plan 54 - 58 Barrack Street and 593 Hay Street | HCWA, Allom Lovell Hocking Conservation Consultants | 1997 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4909 | Former R & I Bank site, 54-58 Barrack Street & 593 Hay Street, Perth. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1997 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Commercial Palazzo |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
17 Jun 1994Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Dec 2023Disclaimer
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