Heritage Places
Heritage Place Details
| LOCATION |
| Map |
Show Map
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| Address |
27 Currie Street ADELAIDE |
| Locality |
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| Accuracy |
H - high level confidence |
| Development Plan |
ADELAIDE Council |
| Polygon Type |
B - Building footprint |
| DESCRIPTION |
| Details (Known As) |
Elder House Offices |
| Registered Name |
Elder House |
| Significance |
Built in 1937-1940, Elder House is of high historical significance for its long association with one of South Australia's most successful business houses, and the prominent families that established and expanded the Company over three generations. It has a strong cultural presence in the South Australian community through its large number of employees and their familial attachment, its association with Elders widespread business activities, and the long pattern of philanthropy of the management.
In the South Australian context Elder House is a rare and good example of the 'commercial palazzo' style of architecture as applied to business/trading house buildings, and of the traditionalist design philosophy and skills of its architect, Walter Hervey Bagot, a prominent and professionally active South Australian Architect. Its representation of both values is now largely confined to the front portion of the 1937-40 building.
The building's historical values are of primary importance, enhanced by their expression in the architectural forms and decorative treatments of the building, which remain evident despite the large number of changes that have occurred over time. These values are principally evident in the external and internal fabric of the front section of Elder House, (beneath the hipped roof), where they are substantially intact, and in the ground floor and Boardroom / Executive Suite areas at first and third floor levels. (Condensed from Bruce Harry & Associates 'Elder House Conservation Plan' 1999) |
| Subject Index |
Miscellaneous - Office [Miscellaneous] |
| Class |
State |
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| STATUS |
| Status Code |
REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register |
| Status Date |
05-APR-1984 |
| REFERENCE |
| LGA |
Adelaide |
| State Heritage ID |
11655 |
| Heritage Number |
1283 |
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| SECTION 16 INFORMATION |
| Section 16 |
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| PLAN PARCEL & TITLE |
| As listed in the SA Heritage Register |
| Plan Parcel & Title Information |
CT 6130/116 F181406 A564,CT 6130/118 F181405 A563 |
Disclaimer
While due care has been taken to ensure that the SA Heritage Places Database accurately reflects the South Australian Heritage Register and listings of Local Heritage Places in Development Plans, the State of South Australia does not accept liability for the use of the SA Heritage Database for any purpose. Users should consult the Department for Environment and Water - Heritage South Australia to confirm the listing of State Heritage Places and the relevant Development Plan for Local Heritage Places/Contributory Items.
In the majority of cases, the maps of State Heritage Places on this web site show the footprints of the most significant structures on a registered Place. However, sometimes they simply indicate the complete area of land comprising the Place. Work is proceeding to further refine the mapping of such places. It is also important to note that development control is not limited to the registered structures but extends to their setting and structures nearby (what is termed ‘development affecting’ a State Heritage Place). Hence it is vital that exact details of the listed place and implications for any proposed development be discussed with Heritage South Australia staff, as they cannot be deduced solely from the information on this web site. The inclusion of a place in the SA Heritage Register gives no right of public access. Permission to visit properties must be sought from the owners. The accuracy of the mapping of State Heritage Places is not guaranteed. Please contact Heritage SA ( https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/heritage/sa-heritage-register) if you believe there is an error.
GIS files
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