Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Sherwood Ct Perth
Location Details
Cnr Esplanade
Construction Date
Constructed from 1937
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 01 Dec 1995 |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 25 Mar 1986 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 May 1981 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The following statement, is taken from the gazetted permanent State Register Entry for the place, as the reasons for its cultural heritage signficance: Lawson Flats has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
+ the place is a rare example in Perth of a late 1930s, multi-storey, innercity residential development;
+ the place is a fine example of Inter-War Commercial Palazzo style;
+ the massive, grand, form of the place is a city landmark, and specifically makes an important contribution to the streetscape of Sherwood Court and The Esplanade; and,
+ the apartment building is valued by the community for the prestigious calibre and diversity of its occupants.
Physical Description
Large multi-storied apartment building with symmetrical stone facade and simplified classical idioms.
History
The construction of the Lawson Flats was a key part of an intensive building program which signalled that the building industry in Perth had recovered from the economic depression in the first half of the 1930's
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity as it continues to be used for its purposes.
High level of authenticity as the building retains original external and internal detailing.
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9197 | Lawson flats | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2008 |
| 6705 | Lawson Flats : various articles and newspaper clippings. | Journal article | 2004 |
| 9087 | Lawson apartments. | Journal article | 2008 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Flats\Apartment Block |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Flats\Apartment Block |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Commercial Palazzo |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
26 Oct 2021Disclaimer
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.