Local Government
Greater Geraldton
Region
Midwest
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Location
Onslow St & Cathedral Av Geraldton
Location Details
Curtilage includes: 50 Onslow St, Lot 302 Onslow St, Lot 2862 Cathedral Av, Geraldton.
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Dec 2015 | City of Greater Geraldton | |
| State Register | Registered | 09 Sep 2011 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 25 Mar 1986 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jun 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Mar 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed |
|
Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
The Hermitage is important as the work of J.C. Hawes and as his home during the period when he worked in Geraldton. The fine craftsmanship and distinctive features of the building add to its charm and it is attractively set on the sandhills below St John of God Hospital, overlooking the Indian ocean.
Physical Description
Built in 1935 of brick with a tiled roof, The hermitage has a living room on the ground floor with a fireplace at one end and a narrow jarrah staircase leading to the bedroom upstairs. Off the living room are a bathroom and W.C.. The living room floor is of polished Jarrah blocks and magnificent hand cut jarrah beams support the roof.
History
Assessment 1983
Construction 1935
Architect: Monsignor J. C Hawes
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2412 | Geraldton sketchbook. | Book | 1976 |
| 4227 | Conservation Plan for The Hermitage Lot 2863 Onslow Street Geraldton, Western Australia | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 0 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | One-and-a-half storey residence |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Old English |
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
| OCCUPATIONS | Intellectual activities, arts&craft |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
15 Jan 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.