Local Government
Cottesloe
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
53 Curtin Av Cottesloe
Location Details
Cnr Warton St
Other Name(s)
WA Deaf and Dumb Institution
WA Institute for Deaf Education
Construction Date
Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Agreement | YES | 25 May 2023 |
Text of the Heritage Agreement |
Heritage Council |
| Heritage List | YES | 27 Jul 2015 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 14 Jul 2000 |
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 | ||||
| Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register | Recorded |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Sep 1995 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
An important charitable institution from the turn of the century of considerable social significance.
Architecturally imposing two storey structure designed in the Federation Free Style. Has significant
landmark qualities.
Physical Description
1995 Comment: A major charitable institution in 'Federation Freestyle', 'blood and bandages' mode.
This imposing two storey Federation Free-style building is situated in spacious grounds overlooking the
ocean and the railway. Designed c.1898 by Clarence Wilkinson of Wikinson and Smith architects as a
residential school it was opened in 1900. There have been a number of largely sympathetic additions
over the years. One in 1905 has been attributed to Hilson Beasley the Government Architect but as the
institution was a private charity this seems unlikely. It is made of red brick with cream stucco bands and
raised on a basement level of cream stucco. Windows are trimmed with stuccoed quoins. It has an iron
roof with some sections of the building supporting attractive wooden verandahs on the ground and first
floor levels. The gables are half timbered with vents.
Later 1960s additions are by Sands.
2002 Reassessment: This building has State Heritage significance.
Additional Comment: On the State Heritage Register.
Reason for Inclusion
1. The place is of higher-order local cultural heritage significance, being classified as Category 1 in the Town’s Municipal Inventory (MI).
2. The place is also heritage classified on the State Register of Heritage Places.
3. The place contributes to the character and amenity of the street, locality and overall district.
History
The W.A. Deaf and Dumb Institution was opened in 1900 by Sir John and Lady Forrest as a residential
school to cater for the growing number of afflicted children. The increase resulted from the rapid expansion
in the state's population during the gold boom years. Four acres of land had been secured on Cottesloe
beach for the building and its grounds which supported vegetable gardens, milking cows and chickens.
The plans for the school were drawn up by the Chairman of the Committee, Clarence Wilkinson and the
builder was J. Hawkins. Annual Reports and coins were placed beneath the foundation stone. Addifions
were made to the building in 1905 and in 1935 when a boys' wing was added. Increases in the number of
f children were to result from the Rubella epidemics around 1940 and 1959. In 1956 the word "Dumb"
was removed from the title. In 1964 the first stage of a new school block was completed, and a second
stage in 1971.
Entered in the Register of Hertitage Places on a permanent basis -14 July, 2000
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity fairly good
Modifications over the years plusi 905, 1935, 1963 additional classroom block
Condition
Fair
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Talbot Hobbs, Edward H Smith & Walter James Forbes | Architect | - | - |
| Eales, Cohen & Bennett | Architect | - | - |
| Hilson Beasley | Architect | - | - |
| Clarence Wilkinson | Architect | 1898 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green N; "Annual Report of the WA School for Deaf Children". | WA School for Deaf Children, (Inc.) | 1972 | |
| Molyneux I; "Looking Around Perth". p. 30 | |||
| Battye J. S; "The Cyclopaedia of Western Australia". Vol 2 p.111 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5112 | The house on the hill : the first hundred years of the WA School for Deaf Children 1896-1996. | Book | 1996 |
| 11646 | WA School for Deaf Children | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2018 |
| 5502 | WA Institute for Deaf Education : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Special School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Special School |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
18 Aug 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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