List of State Register of Heritage Places in the Town of Claremont facts for kids

The State Register of Heritage Places is a special list of important buildings and places in Western Australia. It's looked after by the Heritage Council of Western Australia. As of 2024, there are 854 places in the Town of Claremont that are considered heritage sites. Out of these, 20 are so important that they are on the State Register of Heritage Places. These places are protected because they tell us a lot about history and how people used to live.

Important Heritage Places in Claremont

The Town of Claremont has 20 special places listed on the Western Australian State Register of Heritage Places. These places are important because they have a lot of history and show how the area has changed over time.

Here are some of the interesting places on the list:

• Claremont Teachers College (former): This used to be a college where teachers were trained. It's now part of Edith Cowan University and the University of Western Australia.
• Claremont Post Office: This old building was once the main post office for Claremont. It also had living quarters for the postmaster. Today, part of it is a cafe.
• Claremont Council Offices & Surroundings: This is where the local government for Claremont works. The building and the area around it are considered historically important.
• Claremont Railway Station: This is the train station in Claremont. It's an important part of the town's transport history.
• Congregational Hall & Congregational Church: These buildings were once a church and a hall for the Congregational community.
• St Aidan's Uniting Church and Hall: This church was originally known as the Claremont Presbyterian Church. It has been a place of worship for many years.
• Christ Church and Rectory, Claremont: This includes both the Christ Church and the house where the rector (a church leader) lived.
• Coronado Hotel: This building used to be known as the Highway Hotel. It's an old hotel with a long history in the area.
• Pillar Box: This is an old post box, a reminder of how mail was sent in the past. It's located near where a famous "Halfway Tree" once stood.
• Claremont Museum: This building was once the Freshwater Bay School. Now, it's a museum where you can learn about Claremont's past.
• Colwyn, Claremont: This is a historic house known simply as Colwyn.
• Claremont School of Art Building: This building was originally the Claremont Infants School and later a State Primary School before becoming an art school.
• Claremont Primary School Precinct: This area includes the Freshwater Bay Primary School and is an important educational site.
• House & Former Milk Depot: This property in Swanbourne includes a house and what used to be a milk depot.
• Oldham Residence, Swanbourne: This historic house in Swanbourne is known as Oldham House.
• ANZAC Cottage, Claremont: This special cottage was built to honor soldiers who served in World War I. It's a place of remembrance.
• Barrett's House, Scotch College: Located at Scotch College, this building has also been known as Collegiate House and the Administration Building.
• Christ Church Claremont Honour Roll: This memorial lists the names of people from the church who served in wars.
• Claremont Teachers' College War Memorial: This memorial at the former Teachers' College honors those who served in wars.
• Claremont Teachers' College Roll of Honour: This list of names is found inside the original college building, remembering those who served.

Images for kids

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  The former Claremont Teachers College building.

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  The historic Claremont Post Office.

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  The Claremont Council Offices.

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  Claremont Railway Station building.

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  The former Congregational Church in Claremont.

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  St Aidan's Uniting Church.

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  Christ Church in Claremont.

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  The Coronado Hotel, formerly the Highway Hotel.

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  A historic pillar box in Claremont.

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  The Claremont Museum, formerly Freshwater Bay School.

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  The historic house known as Colwyn.

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  The former Claremont School of Art Building.

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  Freshwater Bay Primary School.

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  A house and former milk depot in Swanbourne.

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  ANZAC Cottage in Claremont.

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  Barrett's House at Scotch College.

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  The Honour Roll at Christ Church Claremont.

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  The War Memorial at Claremont Teachers' College.