Local Government
South Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
16 York St South Perth
Location Details
Other Name(s)
St Joseph's Convent
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890, Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 14 Nov 2000 | Category A+ |
Category A+ |
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Statement of Significance
Dennehy House - Saint Joseph’s Convent has aesthetic, historic, social, rarity and representative cultural heritage significance. It would have been an imposing residence in its time, which has been adapted over time to meet the needs of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. The Sisters first came to Western Australia in 1887 and have made a valuable social contribution since that time. The building is a fine representative example of a substantial Federation residence.
Physical Description
Dennehy House - Saint Joseph’s Convent is a substantial two-storey Federation building, with Filigree influences. The red brick building has a projecting wing, with a deep verandah across the rest of the building on both levels. The verandahs are supported by pairs of timber posts, adorned with timber lattice work and balustrading. Rendered, painted string coursing breaks the starkness of the red brick. The roof is tiled.
History
The Sisters of Saint Joseph first came to Western Australia in 1887, settling in Northampton. In January 1915, Sisters, led by Sr Padua Callinan, came to this site in South Perth. The principal building at Dennehy House - Saint Joseph’s Convent, now used as the Provincial offices, was originally known as Dennehy House. In 1914 the property was purchased by the Catholic Church for the sum of £3,000 from RJ Dennehy, an architect who specialised in religious architecture. He was also responsible for the Home of the Good Shepherd in West
Leederville, built 1898, and the Church of the Sacred Heart in Leederville, built 1905.
Integrity/Authenticity
Moderate-High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florey, Cecil. "Peninsular City: A Social History of the City of South Perth" |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Filigree |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
07 Jan 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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