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The Folly, Loreto Convent
1977Overview
The Folly, Loreto Convent. A classical garden folly in light stone colour. In the front, the highly decorated pediment is supported by six columns. The lower part of each end is enclosed between the square pillars; the upper part is arched. The rear of the shallow structure has three large arches. The folly abuts a road and is overhung by trees. Through the folly are glimpses of the river.
Historical information
Originally the Folly formed part of the large lattice work of the shadehouse/conservatory in the Osborne Hotel grounds. The FollyIt remained when the cost of upkeep forced the demolition of the rest of the buildings. The folly was moved and preserved by the Holmes a Court family who later developed the site.
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cwa-org-28--98-83
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Date of creation +50 years
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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 98.83'.
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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
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The Folly, Loreto Convent 1977
Source: Claremont Museum 98.83
Source: Claremont Museum 98.83
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