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Hillcrest

Author

National Trust of Western Australia

Place Number

01035
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Location

23 Harvest Rd North Fremantle

Location Details

Cnr Turton St

Other Name(s)

Hill Crest
Hillcrest Salvation Army Home
Hillcrest Senior Citizen's Residence
Maternity Hospital

Local Government

Fremantle

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage Agreement YES 17 May 2016 Text of the Heritage Agreement
Heritage Council
Heritage List YES 08 Mar 2007 City of Fremantle
State Register Registered 17 Mar 2006 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 28 Sep 1982

Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust Classified 03 Nov 1980

Heritage Council
Municipal Inventory Adopted 18 Sep 2000 Level 1A

Level 1A

The City of Fremantle has identified this place as being of exceptional cultural heritage significance in its own right within the context of Fremantle. This place is entered onto the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s Register of Heritage Places. All development applications must be referred to the Heritage Council for approval.

City of Fremantle

Statement of Significance

This large former house is significant for its architectural grouping and character and for its environmental prominence on high ground.

Physical Description

A large two storied house constructed in the 1890's on high ground overlooking the river, harbour and with ocean views. A former mansion, finished in stucco and in the late Victorian Italianate style, the building demonstrates a now rare towered character. The external facades, particularly to the Sout West and East are mostly intact.

History

Assessment 1988
Construction 1890

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
11509 Hillcrest Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2016
7023 Images CD No. 27 : assessment images : Hillcrest, Homeleigh, South Beach. C D Rom 2004
10239 Hillcrest: Archival record Archival Record 2014
11508 Hillcrest: conservation management plan Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2013
11483 Medical background: Being a history of Fremantle hospitals and doctors Book 1969

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Two storey residence
Original Use HEALTH Hospital
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Institutional Housing

Architectural Styles

Style
Post-War Perth Regional
Post-War International
Victorian Italianate

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, flat
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Other Tile
Wall RENDER Smooth

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
PEOPLE Famous & infamous people
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Land allocation & subdivision

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Last Update

13 Nov 2023

Disclaimer

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