University of Western Australia-Crawley Campus

Child Places

• 16606 Chemistry Building (Demolished)
• 03236 Original University Building
• 13598 University House (Demolished)
• 04573 Octagon Theatre
• 02457 Shenton House
• 16607 Institute of Agriculture
• 03965 University Boat Club
• 24341 UWA Music Department
• 03863 Old Pharmacology Building
• 24340 UWA Boatshed
• 04534 Reid Library
• 04574 Law School
• 04484 University of Western Australia Campus Gardens
• 03545 Park Avenue Building, University of Western Australia
• 03519 Hackett Memorial Buildings (University of Western Australia, UWA)
• 03546 Tuart House
• 24364 UWA Conservation Area

Values

The place has high aesthetic value incorporating a number of fine examples of buildings such as the Hackett Buildings, which date from the first stage of development, through to the rapid growth of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, and its grounds.

UWA was the first university to be established in the state, and the Crawley Campus is the earliest existing university campus in WA.

In general, the place has aesthetic, historic, social, cultural and education value.

Physical Description

The place is bound by Mounts Bay Road and Princess Road to the north and south, and Fairway & Parkway Streets and Hackett Drives to the west and east.

The place comprises all built forms as well as spaces such as ovals and gardens, etc.

History

The University of Western Australia was established in 1913 under the auspices of the University Act of 1911. Due to the impact of World War One, its initial development was slow, dramatically increasing in the 1920s and 1930s. It was during this time that Crawley was chosen as the permanent site for the University and, in the 1920s, the move from the temporary buildings at Irwin Street to the new campus began. This relocation was complete in 1932.

A number of different buildings have been added over the news to service the growing needs of departments and increased student numbers. The campus underwent a major period of growth in the 1950d and 1960s and 1970s.

In 2003, the place continues to be used as a university.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity- High
Authenticity- Moderate

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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