Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
10 Wellington St Perth
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1939
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 06 Jun 2008 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 09 Apr 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
Statement of Significance
The place is of social significance representing the importance of health in the State. Historic significance representing a significant state government building project.
Aesthetic significance as fine example of functional architecture constructed between the 1930's and 1950's.
The place is of aesthetic significance because it contributes to the visual quality of its location.
The significance of the place is increased because it remains substantially intact.
Physical Description
Multi-storey cream face brick building with Donnybrook stone trim. Strong horizontal emphasis with continuous cantilevered balconies on each floor on the Wellington Street facade. Green terra-cotta tiles to Wellington Street entrance.
History
The A Block of the Royal Perth Hospital was constructed between 1939 and 1956. It was the largest State Government building project undertaken at the time.
The building was designed by the Architectural division of the Public Works Department.
Integrity/Authenticity
Largely as originally constructed with detail intact.
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
| Present Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Functionalist |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Donnybrook Sandstone |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
10 May 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Nov 2022Disclaimer
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.