Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
2, 4 & 33 Barrack St Perth
Location Details
Barrack Street, Perth between Stirling & Supreme Court Gardens
Other Name(s)
Washington Palm Trees, The Supreme Court Buil
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 14 Feb 2003 |
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 | Permanent |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Feb 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 |
|
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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Child Places
Statement of Significance
The place is of significance because for its historical role in horticultural development of the Colony in the 19th Century, first used as acclimatisation garden in 1830's, designated Botanic Garden 1845.
Important role in social and recreational life of community throughout its history; the oldest public garden in W.A; of value for its aesthetic quality and predominant, and enhancement by its setting, part of a system of city gardens.
It is associated with leading figures in the history of the State; enjoys great popularity; provides a higher standard of amenity and has tourist value.
Physical Description
A large grassed park with perimeter planting of mature trees in the Paradise Garden style.
Located within the gardens is a two storey building of large proportions with battlement parapet and an 'impressive Lonic Portico' distinguished by The Royal Crest on the pediment featuring the lion and the unicorn.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity as the building is still used for its original purpose and Supreme Court Gardens remains a public garden.
High level of authenticity as the building is originally constructed with detail intact.
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | The Old Courthouse Perth: Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1992 |
| 3678 | Supreme Court and Gardens-Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1998 |
| 5006 | Technical clauses : IT cabling upgrades for various courts. | Report | 2001 |
| 6379 | High hopes. | Book | 2003 |
| 7280 | May it please your honour : a history of the Supreme Court of Western Australia from 1861 - 2005. | Book | 2005 |
| 8911 | The botanic gardens of Western Australia. | Journal article | 2006 |
| 897 | Assessment of significant fabric Supreme Court Perth WA | Report | 1995 |
| 3779 | Perth Supreme Court : conservation management plan (draft). | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1989 |
| 7500 | Seats of justice : courthouses as places of history. | Journal article | 1994 |
| 35 | Francis Burt law education centre | Report | 1994 |
| 6799 | Supreme Court Building, Perth: basement remediation. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2003 |
| 8830 | Supreme Court and gardens Perth, Western Australia. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2007 |
| 7814 | A fairer Athens and a freer Rome: historic public gardens in Perth, WA. | Journal article | 1982 |
| 7080 | Supreme Court of Western Australia custodial centre refurbishment : heritage impact statement. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2004 |
| 4105 | Stirling Gardens Perth: Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1997 |
| 7811 | St George's Cathedral vision & Perth establishment precinct. | C D Rom | 2005 |
| 1363 | Conservation Plan for the Supreme Court Precinct Perth | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1993 |
| 5880 | Supreme Court of Western Australia : concept design proposals. | Report | 1993 |
| 11919 | Statement of significance of the Old Courthouse Law Museum, Perth | Heritage Study {Other} | 2019 |
| 8480 | Supreme Court Buildings and Gardens, Old Court House, Stirling Gardens Northwest Lightwell (Junction of 1903 and 1959 building). Photographic archival record. | Archival Record | 2007 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Academic Classical |
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | METAL | Wrought Iron |
| Other | STONE | Other Stone |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
12 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.