Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Barrack Sq Perth
Location Details
Riverside Dve
Other Name(s)
Barrack Square
Flagstaff Square
Harper Square
Union Jack Square
Construction Date
Constructed from 1907 to 1973, Constructed from 1903 to 1905
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Agreement | YES | 11 Aug 2015 |
Text of the Heritage Agreement |
Heritage Council |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 09 Jan 2004 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 30 Jun 2021 |
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 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
Barrack Square displays Paradise style of plantings with mature introduced tree species which reflects the idealised landscapes desired by Western society in the late 19th and 20th century.
Barrack Square together with the Narrows Interchange, Esplanade Reserve, Supreme Court Gardens and Langley Park define the southern edge of the city and provide contrasting features in the stretch of open space adjacent to the river.
Barrack Square formally designed as a public space was laid out in 1905 based on the Union Jack design. The south east and south west corners of Barrack Square show clear diagonal lines through the plantings indicating the route of the original path. The basic cross design is still apparent in the road plan.
The Square is significant in linking the centre of the city to the river.
The Square makes a landmark contribution to the foreshore through the presence of tall mature trees.
HCWA Assessment 1999
Physical Description
A large square of reclaimed land planted with lawn and mature trees and fringed with timber jetties. The original pattern of the Union Jack has been lost but many of the specimen planting's remain. The place adapted for road traffic has lost its homogeneity and representative character
Barrack Square displays Paradise style planting
History
Barrack Square was established in 1905-07 by reclamation of land from the Swan River. The Square was part of systematic programme of reclamation to provide a fringe of parkland around the Swan River.
Refer to HCWA Assessment 1999
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5579 | Barrack Square Hotel : archival photographic record. | Report | 2002 |
| 7811 | St George's Cathedral vision & Perth establishment precinct. | C D Rom | 2005 |
| 10210 | Barrack Square: archival record | Archival Record | 2011 |
| 7899 | Swan River hotel: a unique hotel development on the Swan River. | Brochure | 0 |
| 9986 | Barrack Square. Heritage impact statement. | Electronic | 2011 |
| 4424 | Swan Bells Version 8.0 | C D Rom | 2000 |
| 10211 | Barrack Square: Heritage Impact Statement | Heritage Study {Other} | 2011 |
Place Type
Urban Park
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Jetty |
| Present Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Concrete Block |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
05 Aug 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
30 Jun 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.