Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
7 Harvest Tce West Perth
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Kalmeta
Construction Date
Constructed from 1892 to 1893
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 29 Jan 2008 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 28 Jan 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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE adopted at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 29.01.2008, + The place is one of four remaining residential buildings on Harvest Terrace that were of a similar scale and built in the period 1890-1915 and is a tangible reminder of the former residential nature of West Perth.
+ The place was the headquarters of the Women's Services Guild of Western Australia from the 1956 to 1982, a prominent and active women's organisation concerned with education, health, social justice and equal employment opportunity issues.
+ Despite external modifications the place demonstrates elements of the Victorian Italianate style in both its proportions and internal detailing.
+ The place was built as a residence for Major Thomas Sherwood and his family. Sherwood was a prominent member of Perth's business, religious and sporting society.
Physical Description
Harvest House is a two storey Victorian Italianate residence constructed of brick masonry with a corrugated iron roof.
The building fronts onto Harvest Terrace, opposite Parliament House in West Perth. It originally had a two story verandah on the front, but this has been removed and replaced with a concrete porch at ground floor level.
HCWA Assessment December 1998
History
Harvest Terrace, on which Harvest House is located forms part of the Parliament House precinct in west Perth. In keeping with the original form of terraces, such as St Georges Terrace and Adelaide Terrace in the city which overlook the Swan River, Harvest Terrace had houses erected only on the more elevated side of the street.
These homes commanded panoramic views of the city and the large military complex known as The Pensioner Barracks.
The two storey home was erected for Major Thomas Sherwood's family called Kalmeta. This house was apparently built by a Mr Barry who had won a contract to build Parliament House. The house is believed to have been designed by Perth Architect JJ Talbot Hobbs who was a close family friend.
For a more detailed historical background refer to HCWA assessment
Integrity/Authenticity
Low level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Talbot Hobbs | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7256 | Women on the warpath : feminists of the first wave. | Book | 1997 |
| 6359 | Harvest House (7 Harvest Terrace, West Perth) : assessment of significance. | Report | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Parliament Building |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Italianate |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Creation Date
12 May 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
14 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.