Cottesloe Beach Hotel

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Historic and architectural significance. "Moderne" facade epitomized the latest trends when Cottesloe was in its second hey day as a sea side resort.The hotel has associations with prominent Western Australian Tom Molloy who owned it from 1913 and undertook the 1936 refurbishment. It is a prominent landmark and almost all that remains of the pre war foreshore architecture along the entire coast.

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1995 Comment: 'Moderne' façade for TG Molloy by CLE Harrison. Historic and architectural significance. Cottesloe Beach Hotel - Hotel Cottesloe façade. Two-storey hotel with a "Moderne" façade - rendered surface enlivened with decorative detail. The emphasis is on horizontal lines with some counterbalancing vertical elements, such as supporting pillars, while stylized fluted cartouches with classical overtones are incorporated in the design and decorate the 14 vertical pillars. The roof is tiled. Glazing has been modified with glass blocks inserted in some sections. 2002 Reassessment: The Hotel Cottesloe, originally known as Cottesloe Beach Hotel, is a significant landmark in Cottesloe, particularly due to its strong 1930s architectural style. The 1930s was an important period of social activity and emergence of the seaside holiday tradition in Cottesloe. The hotel has further significance in that it is one of the last remaining 1930s structures along the foreshore. Additional Comment: On the State Heritage Register. Since the mid-2000s the rear beer garden has been redeveloped as a modern version and some conservation works to the place have been undertaken. 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

Built in 1904-5 [according to Ruth Marchant James p91 by J. Crothers for a Mr McPhee]. It has been claimed by Ray Oldham as a Charles Lancelot Oldham design and the Cottesloe rate books show that in 1905 it was owned by Mrs Alice McSwan. Mrs McSwan had mn a tearooms on her land in 1899. She owned the adjoining block behind in John Street where she lived and this could have been the site for the tearooms rather than the hotel site. The hotel keeper was Annie Grave who paid the rates. In 1908-9 James Drake was the hotel keeper and owner. Alice McSwan's weathertboard house was sold that year. She lived in 1034 Hay Street at the time but kept plenty of land in the district. She was involved in some way with Shiels dairy owning every second lot alternately with Shiels. In 1913 TGA Molloy bought the hotel from James Drake. The hotel keeper was Joseph Walsh. Thomas George Anstmther Molloy, Canadian born land speculator, purchased the interests of James Graves when he got into financial difficulties. He built , the Hotel Metropole, Theatre Royal, His Majesties Theatre and Hotel. By 1913 Molloy MLA had been 4 times Mayor of Perth. [Battye vol. 1, page 539-40]. In 1936 the Cottesloe Hotel was reconstructed by the architect C. L. E. Harrison for T. G. A. Molloy. According to Jean Lang the cost was 13,500 pounds [Lang "The Cottesloe Story" Ms] Tom Molloy was a prominent landowner, MP and acting Mayor of Pert:h in 1904. The style according to Lang was "Continental Modern" which she records relies for effect on plain surfaces with line lighting and correct colour blending of the Neon tubing concealed lighting in red, green and blue. 24 Oct 1936 West Australian refers to H. W. Ennis tender of 11,000 pounds had been accepted for extensive remodelling and large additions to the building for Molloy. The work took three months and involved refacing the the street elevation, provision of lounges and reconstruction of bars with extensions comprising 27 bedrooms a kitchen block, garages etc. Jan 14 1938, Building Construction Journal p 8-0: "Remodelled Hotel Cottesloe is Attractive WA's Loading Beach Hotel." 1937 reputedly sold to a Mr Reynolds. ["Cottesloe Beach Bugle" supplement to The Post Oct 1987. ] Facts not S verified. [The Cottesloe Society Newsletter Vol 3, no 4: 3] There have been several renovations during the 1980s and 1990s. •* The most recent being 1994. Name changes included Cottesloe Beach Hotel 1985, Cottesloe Beach Resort in 1987-8 ? returning to Cottesloe Beach Hotel in 1993. 'only the Art Deco facade, fireplaces and some original architraves remain' ^ [Carter's Antiques and Collectables Magazine cutting c 1994 p 79] S2. 1994 refurbishment for Kamak Pty Ldt - Peter Eakins, Don Hall and Bill Rigg. Architects Tsigulis & Zuvela, mural by ° Leigh Hewson-Bower, floor polished Blue Gum inset with Tuart was installed.

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Integrity somewhat Modifications new facade 1936/7 - renovations 1980/90 and 1994

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*architectural:The Cottesloe Beach Hotel demonstrates a unity of materials with its cement-rendered façade which provides a smooth, moderne appearance fashioned in the Art Deco style. * demonstration of a way of life, custom, process or function Cottesloe Beach has played a major part in the development of Western Australia. It has served as a half-way point between Perth and Fremantle., and can claim to have been instrumental, in part, in the development of tourism and of the appreciation of the WA coastline and its beautiful beaches. Part of this appreciation is further demonstrated by the prestigious homes which were built in the area. *environmental importance; townscape/ landscape value; high degree of unity of setting Through its various stages since 1905, successive designs for the Cottesloe Beach Hotel have addressed the beachfront and the various buildings on the site have withstood the ravages of the hostile environment on the Indian Ocean. The 1937-buitt structure which now stands on the site was respected as late as 1984, when developers chose to invest a large sum of money to maintain its character and integrity. Within the context of the streetscape, the Cottesloe Beach is enhanced by and harmonises with the Norfolk Pines and other two-storey buildings in the area. *Social significance For 88 years the building has provided continuity of use as a hotel for all the years of its existence. By virtue of its proximity to the seafront during hot summer months, the Cottesloe Beach Hotel has provided a great means for social interaction over this entire period. Situated, as it is, in a prestigious area, it is of special significance. In addition, the ocean front has played a part in the social activities of most Western Australians, with the hotels being one of the focal points of this function. *scarcity value; a particularly fine (or unique) example With the demise of the Ocean Beach Hotel and the demolition of the Scarborough Beach Hotel, there is no other remaining example in its original condition which demonstrates the way of fife which was experienced from the tur of the century through the 30s to the present day.

Physical Description

The 1937 construction also included a verandahed facade which took the form of a curved colonnade. The building was completely modernised by C.E.L. Harrison, who chose the popular Art Deco style of decoration. In the manner of the day, the building is not over decorative but in keeping with many designs of the period, Hamsion's plan for the Cottesloe Beach Hotel stressed both horizontal and vertical aspects. The horizontality is reinforced by the balustrading and timber-framed windows featuring horizontal banding, yet counteracted by the verticality of the piers. These aspects are articulated by a stylised fluted cartouche design with classical overtones, which is featured on the 14 pillars supporting the balcony. At various levels the height of the eaves is staggered. This serves to provides additional shelter and to continue a emphasis. The design adequately addresses the prominent John Street corner which is open to the ocean. Here a curved parapet looks out to the vista and introduces the prestigious street of pines. (An excellent comparison can be made here with the Raffles Hotel, Canning Bridge, designed by W.G. Bennett in 1937).The entry facing Overton Street is also detailed, but not to the detriment of the John Street entrance.

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Assessment 1993 Construction 1905 Alterations/additions 1937, 1984 It is pertinent to record here that the Cottesloe Beach Hotel was one of only two significant buildings which presided over the beachfront for many years, enjoying the enormous popularity of Cottesloe Beach and its jetty. Historically however, Cottesloe was a resting point for the weary traveller on the journey from Perth to Fremantle. The first "halfway house" was built on the site of the present-day Albion Hotel c. 1881, and a camel depot was established near this inn in 1885. Around this time, members of several prominent West Australian families, including C.F. North, built their residences in the area. One of these, "Overton Lodge" was built by Judge R.W. Pennefather in 1889. In 1911 this was sold to Claude deBenales and altered to resemble a Spanish mansion in the mid-1930s. Many of these early buildings still remain in Cottesloe and many from the prosperous mid thirties were added to these to make Cottesloe one of the State's favoured seaside resorts. The buildings are complemented in scale by the historical Norfolk pines which form part of Cottesloe's heritage. The original Hotel Cottesloe was built in 1905 on the comer of John Street and Swanbourne Terrace (now known as Marine Parade), The building occupied a large site, the southernmost side of which extends to the corner of Overton Street. It was built by J. Crothers for a Mr. McPhee, investor and later Lord Mayor of Perth, Shortly after completion it was purchased by Thomas George Anstruther Molloy, who disposed of it to a Mr. Reynolds in 1937. Soon after the new owner built a completely new hotel on the site. The Cottesloe Hotel enjoyed enormous popularity, due to its proximity to the Cottesloe jetty and the former Bathing Pavilion. During the initial stages of the jetty's popularity, only two buildings of any importance lined Swanbourne Terrace - the Hotel Cottesloe and the Hostel Manly. Both boasted magnificent views and catered for residents and vacationers. In 1907 it was suggested that the licensee provide hitching posts outside his premises, as many of the hotel's visitors were using the council guards to tie up their horses. Until the late 30s the building had a distinctive colonial appearance. The first Hotel Cottesloe featured wide wooden lower and upper verandahs which provided protection from the hot western sun. Many of the rooms boasted incomparable ocean views In 1983, when former Subiaco and Collingwood Football Star, Peter Eakins and his associates bought the Cottesloe Beach Hotel, it was a condemned building and destined to be replaced by a modem twelve-storey hotel and office complex! (not unlike Observation City which replaced the Scarborough Beach Hotel). Peter Eakins and architects John Tsigulas and Max Zuvela had other plans for the hotel. This included a careful maintenance programme which would restore the building to its original character and harmonise with the surrounding area. At that time the 45 year old building was beginning to suffer from the ravages of time and beachfront weather. Restoration included the jacking up of retaining walls and the introduction of 40 tonnes of reinforcement steel - all at a cost of half a million dollars. In 1987 further renovations were carried out and the name changed to Cottesloe Beach Resort Accommodation then included executive chalets, family units and fully serviced hotel rooms, restaurant. bar facilities and the "Sunset Room' This facility seats 60 and is designed for conferences, weddings. seminars etc. In 1993 the management chose to retain the original title and the hotel is once again known as the Cotlesloe Beach Hotel. The building has undergone further renovations including a new pastel colour scheme and the introduction of "Catalina's Restaurant" (named for the distinctive flying boats which flew down past Cottesloe on their way into Fremantle Harbour and on to Nedlands during the Second World War years). The restaurant is open to the footpath and is distinguished by "surreal "-styled mural which echoes the Art Deco staircase leading from the Marine Parade Entrance to the hotel. New features here include false pillars with stylised capitals and Deco- styled light fittings and fans, in the manner of the Tropical Deco style.

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St Philip's Anglican Church

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An important piece of modern architecture by Julius Elischer.

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1995 Comment: An important work by architect Julius Elischer from his strongest period. St Phillip's Church. This structure bears a resemblance to Elischer's Broadway shop built for David Foulkes Taylor. It uses painted brickwork to create a series of planes which are sculpted-out to form a composition of varying-shaped penetrations as on the north wall or into which to add sculpture such as the rainwater spout in the west wall. Dedicated in 8 May 1965, it is a simple oratory plan with an attached hall to the south. The roofs to each major space are monoplaned inwards resulting in a butterfly roof. The sparse garden sets off the building as a sculpture on a plane of green. A bell tower provides visual focus to the entry. which has a cantilevered concrete canopy. 2002 Reassessment: An important work by modern architect Julius Elischer, and noted in Ian Molyneaux's book Looking Around Perth, 1981. 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.

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In 1901 Jos Knapstein lived in a house on this location. In 1908 the site had a large stone house owned by T. Briggs. 2000 Extensive additions carried out to building. Original Architect consulted on changes to building prior to works commencing (No re-assessment of category classification carried out).

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Integrity intact

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Wanslea

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An impressive and significant early institutional structure of social and architectural importance.

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1995 Comment: IOOF Orphans Home. Historic, architectural and social significance. "Wanslea". Formerly 1OOF Orphanage. This is a large, impressive building in Federation Freestyle with red brick and contrasting stucco bands. The roof is tiled. The double-storey verandahs have been enclosed on the top floor, presenting an awkward appearance out of sympathy with the building as a whole. The front entrance is approached by a wide flight of steps. Gables are half-timbered with the one over the entrance containing an emblem of a link of chains and the words "Friendship, Love, Truth" as a reminder of the original lOOF orphanage. Additional Comment: On the State Heritage Register. Since the mid-2000s the National Trust has undertaken substantial development and conservation works to the place. Reason for Inclusion 1. The place is of higher-order local cultural heritage significance, being classified as Category 2 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

This home was originally built as an orphanage in c.1904/1905 on four acres of land granted by the government on Railway Street. It was built by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for dependents of its fellows. It is believed to have been designed by architect J. F. Allen in what was termed the 'Gothic style'. J. F. Allen, Mayor of East Fremantle also built Strelitz buildings. East Fremantle Town Hall, Fremantle Trades Hall etc. Battye vol. 1, p 567. According to Muhling the structure was built in 1904 of "freestone externally and brickwork internally". Marchant James states the foundation stone was laid by Lady Bedford in February 1905 and the building was officially opened in August that year. It did not receive its first children, four weeks old twins, unfil early 1906. A new memorial wing was added in 1919. When numbers dropped the property was sold to the government in 1943. Mrs Florence Hummerston then organised Wanslea as a home for the care of children of parents who needed help. In 1995 the Wanslea site is used by the Cancer Support Association, the Cottesloe Day Care Centre and Playgroup. Cottesloe Council has been negotiating to own i t See also R. P. Muhling, "Some Aspects of Architecture in Perth and Fremantle 1895-1905", elective dissertation for Bachelor of Architecture, School of Architecture, University of WA, 1971.

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Integrity fair Modifications verandahs enclosed

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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Wanslea has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the 1905 Federation Free Style two storey red brick orphanage building has exceptional aesthetic, historic and social significance as a representative of the institutional buildmgs of the time and locality; its significance is reinforced by the excellent condition and extent of the original fabric and its ability to have continued viable use; it is socially and historically associated with prominent people (J.F. Allen & Florence Hummerston) and various care giving organisations such as the IOOF, Red Cross, servicemen and women, prisoners of war (POWs), Women's Australian National Service (WANS), Wanslea group;and,the 1940-1943 Red Cross-Army buildings are an example of the style of temporary buildings associated with military/wartime construction. The recreational hall is particularly pleasing for its aesthetic qualities. In the conservation report (1994) completed by Bruce Callow, the old laundry (1940, 1948), and original staff quarters (c. 1940s), are assessed as having low cultural significance and the outbuildings and the two-storey staff quarters (1958), are assessed as having little cultural heritage significance. ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Aesthetic Value The 1905 building is significant as an example of Federation Free Style architecture and as one of a number of important purpose built institutions in the Cottesloe area. The 1905 building illustrates the diversity of the Federation Free Style period, and the adjacent Red Cross/Army recreation hall is an excellent example of a military, World War Two style of building. The recreation hall contains original features and is an visually pleasing, functional space. Wanslea's prominent site, overlooking the railway line, gives the place a landmark quality, although the impact of this has been reduced by recent landscaping. Historic Value Wanslea has important historic significance as one of a group of similar institutions m the Cottesloe area involved in child care, hostels and convalescent homes. Wanslea is of historic value for its association with the need for orphanages, convalescent homes, and hostels to provide services for families in the community. Wanslea is important for its association with the organisations of: the Independent Order of Oddfellows (IOOF); the Red Cross; the Army and women's service units; the Women's Australian National Service (WANS); and the Wanslea organisations. Prominent people associated with Wanslea include: architects Joseph Francis Alien and F.G.B. Hawkins; State Governors and their wives, Sir Frederick and Lady Bedford, Sir and Lady William Ellison-McCartney, and Sir James and Lady Clara Mitchell; Florence Hummerston; prisoners of war; and politicians including H.P.Colebatch and John Tonkin. Wanslea links with a broader international tradition of philanthropy. The IOOF orphanage was the first built in Australia by an international organisation which had created similar institutions overseas. 2 Wanslea, Cottesloe Scientific Value Wanslea has importance as an early orphanage site and because it contributes to an understanding of the development of child welfare in the state. Social Value Wanslea 'lf very significant for the association it has had with important community based organisations such as: the lOOF and friendly societies; the Red Cross; WANS; Wanslea; Child Welfare and more recently, the Cancer Support Association, Cottesloe Day Care, and WISH. Wanslea^ together with other social and community welfare organisations nearby, was important in contributing to the character and sense of place ofCottesloe at the turn of the century. Rarity In 1905, Wanslea was_ constructed to the design of orphanages of the time. Other orphanages were constructed before and after Wanslea. Whereas it is a typical style of building, the high degree of intactness of the place, together with subsidiary buildings reflecting the historical growth and usage of the place make Wanslear rare. The 1905/1919 building is an excellent example in the State of a purpose built orphanage. The timber framed, wartime military structures were of a temporary nature, designed to be erected quickly. In other locations such buildings have been lost or are in poor condition. Representativeness The building and site are still highly representative of the origmal orphanage and child care institutions that were established in Australia and internationally, during the first half of the twentieth century. The building is representative of similar institutions that were established in the Cottesloe area because of its proximity to the sea. The orphanage building demonstrates an institutional use now replaced by fostering or family cottage care. The grounds and land around the building illustrate the efforts of the orphanage to be self sufficient in the production of milk and vegetables, and provide vocational training for the orphans. Condition Wanslea has been continuously occupied since construction and has been well mamtained. A conservation plan to guide future work has recently been completed by architect Bruce Callow for the Building Management Authority and Department of Land Administration. (Perth, May 1994). Integrity The original intention of the place as a service institution caring for those in need, is being continued in the current usage of Wanslea. Wanslea has a high degree of integrity. Authenticity A large percentage of the original fabric of Wanslea is intact and the former verandah structure and decoration could be reinstated. The internal spaces are close to their original condition. Where there has been intervention in the fabric, this could be reversed and still allow viable usage of the building, because of the functional nature of the original spaces and finishes. The main interventions that detract from the authenticity are in the alteration and infilling of the verandah. Wanslea has a high degree of authenticity.

Physical Description

Physical Evidence Wanslea is sited on 1.0825 hectares of land with a frontage to Railway Street and adjacent to the North Cottesloe Primary School which fronts Eric Street. Wanslea contains five main buildings. The oldest of these is the Federation Free Style two storey red brick and corrugated iron roofed former orphanage (1905) and its subsequent extension (1919): The others, adjoining and located to the south-west, are the weatherboard, asbestos cement sheet and corrugated iron roofed former Army built kitchen and dining room (1940), and recreation hall (1942-43) and staff quarters (1958). The former orphanage (1905,1919) and Army buildings dominate the south-eastern section of the site with several less significant outbuildings and the former cream brick staff quarters (1958), to the north and north-east. Although the 1905 building was set well back from Railway Street; it was visible from the Erie Street corner and had views to the coast from the top storey balcony.29 Today, heavy tree planting, possibly dating from the 1970s, obscure the vistas to and from the buildings. The roof is corrugated iron, with a hip and gable form and an attached bulnose verandah. There are four projecting gables on the front elevation. The southern most of these is separate from the rest and was added with the Soldiers Memorial Wing in 1919. The other three gables would have been symmetrical around the entry to the 1905 building. The centre gable of the three is set lower and accentuates the entry. The IOOF symbol of the three intertwined rings of Friendship, Truth and Love is visible on the front centre gable of the original building.30 The roofscape features three of the four original decoratively rendered and moulded red brick chimneys. The roof over the rear has a 'M' form with box gutter over the 1948 first floor addition. The double-storey front and side walls of the orphanage are tuck pointed red brickwork with rendered bands which create a 'blood and bandages' effect.31 Brick coursing to the front elevation is English bond, with other walls in stretcher bond. The entry steps are wide with cement rendered brickwork with a curved balustrade sweeping down from the verandah and terminating at two short pillars either side of the foot of the stairs topped by splayed capping. To the right of the front entry steps, the 1905 foundation stone has been bagged and painted over. To the left of the steps, the 1905 opening stone remains untouched and readable behind the shrubbery. (In front of the 1919 extension an engraved granite 1919 foundation stone remains exposed, but is unreadable due to severe spalling of the surface.) The verandahs on the front of the building represent the major intervention with the original fabric. At some time, the turned timber columns, decorative balustrade, scalloped frieze and lattice, evident in photographs from the period c. 1905 – 1958 were replaced by stop-chamfered square timber posts, pipe handrail and a cyclone wire ground floor balustrade. All that remains of the original verandah are sections of the 125mm tongue and groove timber flooring. On the first floor decorative timberwork and lattice has been replaced by flat asbestos cement sheeting on timber framing with glass louvres. Most of the timber joinery appears to be original. Generally the windows are single pane double hung. The first floor telescopic windows have been replaced by five panel french doors to give easier access onto the verandah. Although the two original timber five panelled front entry doors remain, their original stained glass side and highlights have been replaced with obscure glass. Internally, the configurations of rooms and their finishes have changed little. Other than concrete in »the bathrooms, all floors, on both storeys, are timber tongue and groove boarding. The walls of the front rooms and halls/passageway are hardwall plaster. The hallways have plaster moulded arches with decorative keystones. The former dormitory rooms are similar, with'1200mm high smooth Plastered dados under painted bagged brickwork walls. Generally the walls have a picture rail 3600mm above the floor. Large 275mm timber moulded skirtings finish the base of the walls in the front rooms and hall. The dormitories are finished with a simple quarter round. All the rooms originally had either pressed metal or mini-orb corrugated ceilings approximately 4 2m high. Of the mini-orb ceilings, only the first floor 1919 dormitory survives. With the major alterations in 1948, all other mini-orb ceilings were replaced with plain plasterboard and coved cornices. Of the pressed metal ceilings, there are four different patterns, with the most elaborate being those in the ground floor front rooms and hall which are complete with decorative pressed metal cornices The exception to this is the ground floor former boardroom where a suspended ‘stramit' ceiling has recently been installed. All the rooms have fireplaces, and decorative timber fire surrounds and mantles survive in the front rooms on both floors. Some are in their original condition, while others have been modified and/or sealed off. The internal doors are generally four panel doors with some of those in the front rooms having highlights over them. Door frames are surrounded by moulded timber architraves sitting on skirting blocks in the 275mm skirtings. The original rear door and sidelights were relocated from the back wall and fitted below the arch at the rear of the hall. The door under the stair landing connecting to the dining room covered access way was added in 1948. The internal staircase was extended with a small diameter brass rail. Bathrooms were added in 1948, and their fittings and fixtures are examples of what was provided in child care institutions at the time. Wanslea is largely unchanged._Descriptions of the building in contemporary newspaper articles referred to in the Documentary Evidence still provide a valid record that identifies elements that are still visible, for the most part, in the buildings today. The 1940-43 group of dining room, kitchen and recreation hall building has walls constructed of weatherboard, asbestos cement sheet and a corrugated iron roof. Externally, the 1940 dining room and the 1942 recreation hall are identified by a change in the weatherboards on the lower half of the timber framed walls. Internally, the dining room is very plain and austere, and nothing remains of the vertical jarrah boarded dado evident in early photographs. Of considerable significance is the recreation Hall. It has a polished jarrah floor and vertical jarrah boarded dado backing onto the built-in perimeter seating. There are two brick fireplaces on the south wall featuring thin biscuit brick surrounds. The hall has a raised stage and proscenium arch with plaster moulded surrounds. A continuous Art Deco style ceiling vent runs the full length down the centre of the hall.

History

Assessment 1997 Architect/designer: Joseph Francis Allen Construction 1905 Alterations/additions 1919, 1940, 1942-43, 1958 Documentary Evidence Wanslea is the name now given to a group of buildings comprising the Independent Order of Oddfellows (IOOF) orphanage (1905, 1919), the kitchen and dining room (1940), the recreation hall (1942-43), and the staff quarters (1958). The orphanage was one of a number of institutions for the care of children located in the Cottesloe area at the turn of the century: The Ministering Children's League (1896), The School for the Deaf (1900). LadyLawley Cottage by the Sea (1903) and the Station Army Girls Home (1918)1 were all nearby. Cottesloe was selected because of the availability of Crown land and the perceived restorative qualities of sea air. The IOOF orphanage was built on Cottesloe Lot 163, a site with an area of nearly four acres (1.6 hectares) in a location close to the railway line. The promise of a Crown Lease on 17 November 1904, was formalised on 14 June 1905.2 Subsequent difficulties with funding procedures resulted in the lease being replaced by a Crown Grant on 18 September 1905.3 The site for the orphanage was later excised, in 1914, for 'A' class reserve 100, and the balance fronting Eric Street became the Eric Street (North Cottesloe) Primary School. 4 The IOOF had been established in Western Australia in 1898, and by 1904, it had the largest number of branches of the dozen major friendly societies. The orphanage was the first built for the IOOF in Australia, so as to accommodate the orphans of deceased members of the IOOF friendly 7 society organisation.' Its construction followed the IOOF tradition of building such institutions in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The orphanage is a two-storey, Federation Free Style, 'blood and bandages' red brick and corrugated iron roofed building. Governor Bedford laid one of two foundation stones on 22 February 1905: and the building was completed by 13 August of the same year. The honorary architect of the building was IOOF member and prominent politician and community leader, Joseph Francis Alien (1869-1933). Allen designed many domestic and commercial buildings in Perth and Fremantle including the East Fremantle Town Hall and Council Chambers (c. 1899-1902) and with his partner, Claude H Nicholas' the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce (c. 1912). FromMay.1914until May 1920 Allen represented the West province in the Legislative Council as a Liberal. Later he was associated with the Nationalist party in an unsuccessful attempt to re-enter political life in both the state and federal arena. He was an inaugural member of the Torrnest Island Board and its Chairman from 1928, until his sudden death by drowning in the Swan River in May 1933. In 1919 the orphanage was extended with a soldiers' Memorial Wing, also designed by Allen, to accommodate children of soldiers killed in the First World War; The extension provided accommodation for fifty children. A total of thirty-six children were in the home at the time of its construction. The extension was in an identical style and consisted of a two storey red brick and . an addition to the south west of the 1905 building. It also included the provision of a boardroom and of timber infill lattice to the first floor verandah across the entire front elevation. The Fremantle Times of 21 February 1919, detailed the laying of the foundation stone for the Soldiers Memorial Wing by the Deputy Premier, the Hon. H.P. Colebatch MLC, on 15 February and gave a precise room by room walk through the orphanage. The addition cost in the order of £1,100, and was officially opened on 13 September 1919, by the State Governor and Orphanage Patron, Sir William Ellison-McCartney, KCMG. The first matron of the orphanage was_Sarah Eakins from South Australia. Subsequently, married couples who were members of the IOOF were appointed to manage the orphanage. The emphasis in bringing up the children was to prepare them for anticipated careers in agriculture or domestic service. Accordingly, part of the site was used for livestock and to-grow vegetables for consumption or sale. Monthly meetings of the local IOOF branch were held in the boardroom. By the late 1930s, the orphanage accommodation had been under utilised for nearly a decade, and this prompted the IOOF to negotiate a possible sale of the property with the State Government.This process was interrupted by World War II and, in August 1940, the Commonwealth Government (Department of Defence) requisitioned the orphanage and its site for a soldier's convalescent home and leased it to the Red Cross. In October 1940, F.G.B. Hawkins, honorary architect for the Red Cross, drew up plans and the Army constructed a new kitchen and dining room, built of weatherboard and asbestos cement sheet with a corrugated iron roof, onto the south-west comer of the building. Donations from local business and prominent citizens helped refurbish the eariier buildings. Following completion of the alterations and additions, the site was renamed the Lady Mitchell Convalescent Home (LMCH), after Clara Mitchell, the Lieutenant Governor's wife and Western Australian President of the Red Cross. The official opening, by the Lieutenant Governor Sir James Mitchell KCMG, took place on 4 March 1941.18 Male patients were transferred from the Lucknow Military Hospital and later the Hollywood (110th Military District) Hospital. Men at LMCH were generally segregated by rank. In the later stages of the war many returned prisoners of war recuperated there. The staff, both paid and voluntary, were drawn from the Army and the Red Cross. The new buildings were generally referred to as the Red Cross/Armybuildmgs. In 1942-43 LMC underwent a series of alterations, with the installation of protective canvas blinds and infill balustrading on the front elevation, and the building of a recreation hall adjacent to the new kitchen/dining room. In the grounds works included the construction of a circular drive, an air raid shelter and a cyclone shed. In December 1946 the Red cross lease on the IOOF site expired. After extensive negotiations, by the Minister for Child Welfare, John Tonkin, MLA, LMCH was purchased by the state Government The IOOF received £8,000 ($16.000), the Red Cross £1800 ($3600) and the Army (represented by the Commonwealth Disposals Commission) £200 ($400) for their contributions to the development of the place. The next lessee was the W.A.N.S. (Women's Australian National Service). From 1943, the W.A.N.S. had, since 1943, operated a facility, at 30 Bulwer Street, North Perth, for children whose parents could not care for them because of sickness and war related absences. The imminent end of ^ the Bulwer Street lease prompted the Wanslea Hostel Committee, and particularly its founder Florence Hummerston, to lobby the government heavily for relocation on favourable terms to the LMCH site. This was achieved in early1947 and despite an initial lease of only five years, the Wanslea organisation, with various changes of name, operated in the premises until 1984. It was during this period that the place became known as Wanslea. In 1948, following pressure from Mrs Hummerston, extensive alterations were made to the former orphanage building which consisted of a covered connection to the 1940 kitchen and dining room, and the upgrading of the bathrooms. In 1958, double storey cream brick staff quarters were Constructed in an area previously occupied by an avenue of fig trees planted during the IOOF period. About this time, the upper floor timber lattice front verandah balustrades and posts were removed from the original IOOF building. Deteriorating timber, through exposure to prevailing weather, was replaced with the present asbestos cement sheeting and glass louvre infill. Sometime during the 1960s, the decorative stained glass, installed in the front doors in 1905 and 1919' was removed. In the early 1970s, further alterations were made in the form of partitioning to the bathroom areas and rebuilding of the front steps of the 1940 kitchen/dining area. In 1958 1 acre 1 rood 11 perches (0.53 hectares) was transferred to the adjacent Noth Cottesloe (formerly Eric St) school. During the 1970s a program of extensive tree planting altered the previous open vista from the buildings to Railway St. In 1972 following concern about aspects of Wanslea’s operations and changing philosophy about child care a Committee of Enquiry was held and recommendations made to provide new premises. In October 1980, Wanslea family Support Services was founded and, in June 1984, they relocated to new premises that reflected the prevailing ideals of family style care. In September 1988, Homeswest plans to build housing units for the aged were rejected by the local government councils and communities, In September 1990, Wanslea was offered for sale with a price-tag of $1 million however, a combination of local opposition and an economic recession results in no sale taking place. In February 1993, following a change of Government, plans to sell the site were revoked. Wanslea continues to be used for welfare support by various community based organisations such as Cancer Support Association (CSA), Cottesloe Day Care, and Western Institute of Self Help (WISH).

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Belvedere

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The place is one of the few remaining examples of grand style architecture. It is a large towered residence, in excellent condition built by people made prosperous in the early gold rush days of WA. The house with its tower, its encircling verandahs and original timber louvre protection is the only one of its kind in Cottesloe.

Physical Description

Built at the turn of the century by wealthy mining investor, J.Campbell, for his father, a Cottesloe councillr, "Belvediere" is of limestone with contrasting paited quois and trims to the walls and square tower which is 35 ft and has a tall finial on top. Wide windows on all sides give views of the sea and up and down the adjacent coastline. Timber Juliet balconies jut out on two sides. (the other two have been removed)

History

Assessment 1989 Construction c.1900 Alterations: 2 balconies removed from tower

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"Belvediere" contributes visual interest to the streetscape because of it unusual tower which is a landmark in the area. It comprises an important part of the streetscape of South Cottesloe and is an important element of the gracious old residential stock for which the suburb is renowned. It has significance as an example of a grand beachside home, exhibiting in its design and scale the affluence which accompanied the gold boom of the 1890s. It contributes to the community's sense of place by being representative of the style of gracious turn-of-the-century summer residences which were built for the well to do and which are representative of part of the historical foundation of the suburb. Belvediere is distinctive in its rarity. Large limestone seaside residences are almost extinct. It is representative of a style of beachside residence favoured at the turn-of-the-century.

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1995 Comment: Very high historical and architectural significance, a landmark. "Belvediere" is a single storey limestone residence constructed in 1906 by wealthy mining investor J.J. Campbell who managed a tin mine in Queesland. Campbell built the house for his parents and siblings. Mrs Campbell had a boarding House in the area in 1899. His father Thomas Campbell, gentleman, served on the Cottesloe Roads Board from 1903-1907. The place was used as a family residence until the 1930s when it was let out as a boarding house for men. In 1974 It was bought and restored by Loretta and Tom Pell. The house is sited in large grounds in Rosendo street in close proximity to "Banksia" and "Tukarua". The house is single storey with basements constructed of limestone with brick quoins to the openings in Federation "Queen Anne" style. The dominant feature of the house is the prominent three storey square belvedere with multipaned wooden framed windows on all sides. Cantilevered balconies project from the southern and northern sides. The roof of the tower is of corrugated iron topped by a finial. The roof is medium pitched hipped with low candle-snuffer roofs over a pair of bays. The bull-nose verandah supported by turned posts extends on the north west and south facades. The original verandah had wooden louvres. The lower portion of the verandah is enclosed with asbestos sheeting. For further details see the Heritage Council Data. Infill recently allowed will probably compromise the house. Additional Comment: On the State Heritage Register. Since the mid-2000s the place has undergone various development and conservation works. 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

See Heritage Council data. In 1899 a Mrs Cambell had a guest house in the vicinity. In 1905 the land lots 79d 8,9,10 and 11,12 was owned by the Campbell family. In 1906 the land and a house were rated.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity in doubt Modifications renovations

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Good

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The Beach House, Cottesloe

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"Tukarura" - Burt's Summer Residence is a large intact home in its original setting. It has landmark quality set back on the corner of Rosendo Street and Marine Parade. It comprises an important element of the gracious old residential building stock for which the suburb is renowned. It has a close association with the Hon. Septimus Burt KC the first Attorney General in the first responsible government in Western Australia. It has significance as an example of a grand beach side home exhibiting in its design and scale and it's affluence which was enjoyed by wealthy Western Australian families at the turn of the century. It attributes to the community's sense of place and has a rarity value in that few homes of this style remain.

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1995 Comment: Burt's Summer Residence. Large two-storey limestone and iron house constructed circa 1900. Classified by the National Trust. Very high historic and architectural significance. Landmark. 1896-1901. Designed originally by R.T. Mc Masters as a single storey building and built by Bunning Bros in 1896 it was altered soon after in 1897 by J. Talbot Hobbs. In 1901 Hobbs designed a second storey for the house. The house as it stands today is comprised of two joined buildings. The main residence is built of limestone over a large basement housed in the cavity created by the sloping block. The smaller southern wing is set back from the west facade by approximately six metres. Although the building has few distinctive stylistic details it size is impressive. The brick quoins to the openings contrast with the coursed rubble-limestone walls. The two structures are unified visually by the double storey timber verandah. On the western facade, the verandah has a gable to the north-east corner which forms an interesting and lively extension and provides decorative asymmetry to the northern facade. Across the northern facade the verandah extends as a single storey and projects Into a shallow porch over the main entrance. On the eastern facade it runs along a single story to south wing. The windows of the upper storey have have individual awnings with scalloped timber decoration. The verandah details are simple. Turned timber balusters and decorative brackets are combined with square section uprights. There are the remains of decorative wooden panels with pierced quatrefoils. The ballustrading has been filled in with asbestos sheeting at some stage and areas enclosed to make more rooms. This was probably during the Second World War when large houses were required to provide for refugees etc. The house has a hipped and gabled roof covered with corrugated iron. The west facing gables have been filled with pressed metal and asbestos sheeting. The north facing gable has a decorative gable screen. The southern wing is clad in pressed metal to the upper storey and has a skillion extension containing toilets and laundry. A weatherboard extension houses a bathroom. The main entrance is reached by steps elegant piers on either side. The entrance door is panelled an has stained glass inserts. For interior details see Heritage Council data base. Additional Comment: On the State Heritage Register - Interim Entry. Since the mid-2000s the place has undergone substantial restoration and conservation works. 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 interim-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 Burt's were in residence in Cottesloe in 1893 possibly on one of these lots. Burt had a second house "Cadoux "built in Peppermint Grove in 1897. In 1905 this house was rented out to George Hewlett. 5/11/96 - Inluded as Interim listing on the Register of Heritage Places

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity almost intact Modifications alterations over time. 1897, 1901, 1904, c1940s turned into apartments

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Poor

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The place is of architectural significance and is associated with prominent people. The house is a large intact double storey residence in its original setting. It was built by the Hon. Septimus Bur-t K.C. (first Attorney General in the Forrest administration - first responsible government in W.A.) and used by him and his family as his summer residence. The house is a landmark in the district and represents a way of life no longer able to be practised.

Physical Description

Burt*s Summer Residence stands in faded gentility in its large surrounding grounds< The house, once the pride of Cottesloe, is double storied, of limestone with brick quoins to windows and corners. The gabled roof is of iron and the ends of two of its gables are covered with pressed metal. The upper floor verandah is on the western frontage only, and affords a "widows walk" view of the ocean. All verandahs have now T been unsympathetically filled with asbestos sheeting. Though not in good condition it could be restored to its former grandeur and holds special relationship with its near neighbours "Belvediere" in Rosendo Street and the "Le Fanu" house which is adjacent to the grassed front garden area.

History

Assessment 1979 Construction c.1900

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Le Fanu

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This house is of considerable significance on a state level for its rare architecture and its historical associations. The original owners were prominent in business and charity. Examples of a breed rarely | seen these days.

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1995 Comment: Very high historical and architectural significance, a landmark. Nestled into the dunes at the bottom of Salvado Street is "Banksia" built by Henry Diggins Holmes and his wife Marion between 1892 and 1897. The cluster of roofs trace the development of the complex building. The architect was the same as for the Ministering Children's League Hostel which the Holmes set up. At present he has not been identified. The house is a rambling split-level "Queen Anne" style house with eight bedrooms, a ball room and a dining room which can seat forty people. The walls are coursed rubble-limestone with brick quoining around the Romanesque arched windows, doors and air-vents. It had an iron roof now replaced with asbestos sheeting. The windows are placed to take advantage of the ocean views from three sides. The gables on all foursides have Tudor details, one has diamond shaped shingles and timber decoration. The southern facade is the most dominant with a candle snuffer roofed hexagonal bay with arched windows to the south east. The eaves have decorative corbelling. The roof is topped with an elaborate cast metal finial. A dominant gable thrusting forward to enclose arched windows is supported on decorative masonry corbels and turned supports. There are remains of stained glass in the arches of this and the bay and remains of decorative corbelling to the sides of the windows. The verandahs are supported on simple square posts. The chimney stacks are stuccoed with an elaborate frieze and double corbel. The front door is solid wood with lights on either side and above. The house in a very poor state of repair. The entire garden is enclosed by a limestone wall. MI Comment: AKA "Banksia" or "Le Fanu". Additional Comment: On the State Heritage Register. Since the mid-2000s the dwelling has undergone major extensions, reconstruction and conservation works. 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 Holmes were resident in Cottesloe in 1892. They had arrived from South Australia in 1890 for Henry to manage the Western Australian Bank. Marion Holmes was the founder of the Ministering Childrens League in Western Australia. She was a member of the Karrakatta Club and a number of other organizations. The Holmes had two daughters Phoebe and Emmie and a son. Mrs Holmes and the daughters were dedicated charity workers. The son needed constant care. Marion Holmes was a talented painter, china painter and pyrographer. The WA Museum and the National Trust have examples of her work. The house passed to the Anglican Church who used it as a conference centre renaming it "Le Fanu House" after the Anglican Archbishop of Australia who was a Western Australian . C 1971 it was bought by the current owner who farms in Esperance. It has been rather neglected and is in a sorry state of repair. Conservation order under Section 59(4) of the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990 issued on 13 August, 1996. On or about the 3 June, 1998, owner caused two chimneys to be demolished without the required consent. Matter considered in Fremantle Court of Petty Sessions on the 22 June, 1999 and 13 July, 1999. Adjournment granted until 5 October, 1999 on the basis that the owner agreed to take all necessary steps to reinstate the chimneys. Preliminary approval granted by the Western Australian Planning Commission for subdivision of existing site into two Le Fanu entered in the Register of Heritage Places on an interim basis on 14 May 1999 (GG) Council issues Planning Consent for new house on adjoining lot during May 1999. Prosecution commenced for contravention of of a conservation Order under Section 59(4) of the Heritage of Westem Australia Act 1990 - hearing on the 1 November, 1999. Adjourned to the 20 January, 2000. " Permanent Listing in Register of Heritage Places on 7 January, 2000.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity almost intact Modifications additions made over the years

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Poor

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Overton Lodge

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00593 Cottesloe Civic Centre

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An elegant modest cottage associated with the Civic Centre and a charming contributor to de Bernales Walk.

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"Overton Lodge" - Caretaker's Cottage. A simple rectangular plan cottage with rendered walls and gabled cordova tiled roof. The facade is dominated by a half timbered full width gable and a full width sun hood over casement windows set in two groups of three. The front wall is in coursed rubble with a concrete coping and appears to be part of the original intent

History

Constmcted in the 1930s as a caretaker's cottage for Overton Lodge.(further research needed?)

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity intact Modifications no obvious changes

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