List of State Register of Heritage Places in the City of Swan facts for kids

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The State Register of Heritage Places is a special list of important old buildings and places in Western Australia. It's looked after by the Heritage Council of Western Australia. As of 2024, the City of Swan has 676 places listed as heritage sites, and 317 of these are on the State Register of Heritage Places. This means the City of Swan is full of amazing historical spots!

Discovering Swan's Historic Treasures
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Discovering Swan's Historic Treasures

The State Register of Heritage Places is like a hall of fame for buildings and areas that are really important to Western Australia's history. These places are protected so future generations can learn from them. The Heritage Council of Western Australia is the group that decides which places get added to this special list.

What Makes a Place "Heritage-Listed"?

Places get on the heritage list for many reasons. Maybe they are very old, show unique building styles, or played a big part in important events. They could be old homes, schools, churches, bridges, or even entire areas that tell stories about how people lived long ago. Protecting these sites helps us remember and understand our past.

Exploring Guildford's Past

The town of Guildford is one of the oldest towns in Western Australia, and it has many places on the State Register. It's like a living museum! Here are a few examples of the interesting heritage places you can find there:

Guildford Town Hall & Library (2460): This building has been a central part of the community for a long time, used for town meetings and as a library.
Guildford Hotel (2463): An old hotel that has seen many people come and go over the years.
The Old Bakery (2464): Imagine the smell of fresh bread from this historic bakery!
Garrick Theatre (2469): This building has a long history, once serving as a store and quarters before becoming a theatre.
Guildford Grammar School (2470) and its beautiful Chapel (2487): These are important educational and religious sites with unique architecture.
Guildford Post Office (2480): Where people used to send letters and parcels in the old days.
St Matthews Church (2482): A significant church in the heart of Guildford.
Guildford Historic Town (2915): Not just one building, but the entire historic town of Guildford is recognized for its importance!
Guildford Fire Station & Quarters (8806): An old fire station that protected the town.
Guildford Railway Station Precinct (17684): An important transport hub from the past.
Guildford Gaol (23545): A former jail that tells a part of the town's history.

Other Notable Heritage Sites in Swan

Beyond Guildford, the City of Swan has many other fascinating heritage places:

All Saints Anglican Church (2492) in Henley Brook: This is a very old church with a graveyard, showing early settlement.
St Mary's Church and Graveyard (2496) in Middle Swan: Another important church with historical significance.
Houghton Homestead (2498) in Middle Swan: Part of a famous winery, showing the history of winemaking in the region.
Midland Town Hall (2509) in Midland: A grand building that served as the center of local government.
Midland Post Office (2513) in Midland: Another key building for communication in the past.
Midland Railway Workshops (3273) in Midland and Woodbridge: These workshops were once a huge industrial site, building and repairing trains for Western Australia.
Woodbridge (2528) in Woodbridge: A significant historic home.
Helena River Bridge (3531) and Barker's Bridge across Swan River (3532): These old bridges are important parts of the transport history of the area.
Guildford Cemetery (4647) in South Guildford: A place where many early settlers are buried, telling stories of their lives.
Guildford Road Bridge (14558) in Bassendean: Another historic bridge connecting communities.
Riverbank Detention Centre, Caversham (18404) in Caversham: This site has a long history, including being a reformatory for boys.

These are just a few of the many places that are protected because of their historical value in the City of Swan. They help us connect with the past and understand how the area has grown and changed over time.

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Guildford Town Hall & Library
Wesley Church and Manse (former)
Guildford Hotel
The Old Bakery
Johnson's Complex
Garrick Theatre
Guildford Grammar School
King's House and Shop
Lieutenant Du Cane's House
Mechanics' Institute, Guildford
Stirling Square
Guildford Court House and Gaol (former)
Guildford Post Office
Rose and Crown Hotel
St Matthews Church
Crossland House (former)
Guildford Grammar School Chapel
All Saints Anglican Church
St Mary's Church and Graveyard
Midland Courthouse (former)
Midland Post Office
Midland Redevelopment Authority Offices
WAGR Chief Mechanical Engineer's Office
Midland Railway Workshops Personnel War Memorial
Woodbridge
Guildford Historic Town
Shop, 187 James Street, Guildford
Barker's Bridge across Swan River
Slovenian Hall
Stirling Arms Hotel
Guildford Primary School
Padbury's Stores & Residence
House, 130 Swan Street, Guildford
Spring Reserve
Guildford Fire Station & Quarters
Parish Hall
Guildford Railway Bridge over Swan River
House, 119 Swan Street
Guildford Cemetery
Guildford Road Bridge
House, 3 Meadow Street, Guildford
House, 7 Meadow Street, Guildford
House, 15 Meadow Street, Guildford
Bank of New South Wales (NSW) (former)
Spring Reserve
House, 104 Helena Street, Guildford
House, 77 James Street, Guildford
House, 87 James Street, Guildford
Theatre (Regents Theatre and Pic Gardens)
House, 141 James Street, Guildford
Vaudeville Theatre (former)
Shops, 147-149A James Street, Guildford
Shops, 165 James Street, Guildford
Shop, 167 James Street, Guildford
Shop, 171 James Street, Guildford
Shops, 173 James Street, Guildford
Shop, 175-179 James Street, Guildford
Offices, 189-191 James Street, Guildford
Shops, 197-199 James Street, Guildford
Shops & House, 201 James Street, Guildford
Shops & House, 205 James Street, Guildford
House, 207 James Street, Guildford
Shop, 4 Johnson Street, Guildford
Building Society
Guildford Railway Station Precinct
Guildford Gaol
Kings Meadow Polo Ground
Old Police Quarters

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