Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
51 Victoria Sq Perth
Location Details
Also part of 2045
Other Name(s)
Nurses Home (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1894
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 22 Apr 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 24 Mar 1992 |
Register Entry |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 12 Jun 2000 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Oct 1980 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
Exceptional designed by the Public Works Department of WA. Significant public buildings from the late nineteenth century designed by the P.W.D. WA. Significant for associations with the development of Royal Perth hospital and the provision of health.
Physical Description
Brick and three storey hospital building with decorative features including timber fretwork, stucco work and so on. Original slate roof included large chimneys, finials and roof vents. However these details have been lost and the roof replaced with terracotta tiles. Formal central entry with two flights of steps; central bay window and gable.
History
Building designed by the Public Works Department of WA. The drawings are signed by Hillson Beasley although George Temple Poole was still the chief architect at the time. The building underwent an office upgrade in 1975. Considine and Griffiths 1995)
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
Moderate level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed but with some loss of original detail including slate roof.
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
| Present Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Roughcast |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Oct 2021Disclaimer
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