Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
153 Newcastle St Perth
Location Details
Also part of Northbridge Urban Renewal Area P14590
Other Name(s)
Hostel, Homeswest Lodging House
Construction Date
Constructed from 1895
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 09 Jan 2004 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 14 Dec 2001 |
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 | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 |
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Statement of Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE gazetted with permanent entry as State Registered Place (14/12/2001), which is deemed to be included in the Heritage List under Clause 8(1) of the Deemed Provisions. Tom Burke House, a two-storey masonry and iron building in the Federation Queen Anne Style, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
+ the place is rare as a substantial two-storey late nineteenth century residential terrace still remaining in the Northbridge area;
+ the place is a robustly detailed Federation Queen Anne building which has attained the status of a landmark in the Northbridge area;
+ the place is associated with a number of prominent individuals, most notably Frederick Darly North, who owned the place from 1901, and architect Louis Bowser Cumpston;
+ the place reflects the expansion and development of residential buildings in Perth following the 1890s gold boom. The subsequent changes in occupancy and spatial arrangements demonstrates theevolving composition of Northbridge’s population during the twentieth century;
+ the place plays a vital role in providing low-cost housing and is highly valued by those who live and work there; and
+ the place was named after Tom Burke in recognition of his involvement in community affairs, association with the Australian Labor Party, and contribution as Federal Member for Perth from 1943
to 1955.
Physical Description
Substantial two storey brick building with hipped corrugated iron roof and vented gables to front. Limestone block-work façade with brick quoins and large timber-framed arched windows. Two storey timber verandah to front. Brick chimneys with corbelling. Panelled timber doors with fanlight and sidelights.
History
In 1900 thirteen names are listed in the Post Office directory for this section of Newcastle Street between Beaufort and William Streets. All buildings appear to have been residential dwellings with no commercial premises listed. The only resident whose occupation is listed is William J. Joyce. Jnr., a carpenter. The Joyce Bros. firm of builders were located in Aberdeen Street on the other side of this block. It is possible that they rented or owned the entire lot between Newcastle and Aberdeen Streets.
This building appears on the 1895 Water Map for the City of Perth. A survey of Post Office directories suggests the building may have been a combination of separate residences and apartments. Residents are listed for No. 153 (formerly No. 191), 193 and 195 for various years, with No. 193 being listed as apartments in 1935-36.
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity. contemporary brick addition to rear of sympathetic design.
Condition
Fair
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Bowser Cumpton | Architect | - | - |
Other Keywords
Normalisation effective from 6 May 2022 upon the gazettal of City Planning Scheme No. 2 Amendment No. 46 and Local Planning Scheme No. 26 (Normalised Redevelopment Areas) Amendment No. 4 (refer to Council Ordinary Meeting held on 31 August 2021)
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7928 | Tom Burke house, Northbridge : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2002 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Institutional Housing |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
15 Dec 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 Dec 2022Disclaimer
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