Government House and Gardens, Perth
The Government House is the residence of the governor of Western Australia. Though the existing house was built in 1864, the site has been in use by governors of Western Australia since 1829 when the Swan River Colony was established. It is located on the primary thoroughfare in Perth near the Council House.
The house was built in the Jacobean Revival style from a design by Edmund Henderson. It was mostly built by convicts. Along with the house, a separate building called The Lodge was added in 1904 in the gardens. The Lodge is in the Federation Queen Anne architectural style.
The gardens at Government House consist of a meticulously crafted green space, shade trees, a walking path and outdoor art. The gardens are open to the public from 12 PM to 2 PM from Tuesday through Thursday.
The house and the gardens were listed on the Western Australian Register of Heritage Places in 2011.
The house was built in the Jacobean Revival style from a design by Edmund Henderson. It was mostly built by convicts. Along with the house, a separate building called The Lodge was added in 1904 in the gardens. The Lodge is in the Federation Queen Anne architectural style.
The gardens at Government House consist of a meticulously crafted green space, shade trees, a walking path and outdoor art. The gardens are open to the public from 12 PM to 2 PM from Tuesday through Thursday.
The house and the gardens were listed on the Western Australian Register of Heritage Places in 2011.
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Sight Name: Government House and Gardens
Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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