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PHOTOGRAPH: MONASTERY, NEW SUBIACO

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c. 1860

Overview

Sepia photograph of new Subiaco Monastery, Subiaco (now Wembley). Two storey building with verandah and balcony. A row of dormer windows suggests attic rooms. Built by the Benedictine monks.

Historical information

Photographic paper and chemicals

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2003.121

Item type

Photographs

Material

Photographic Paper

Chemicals

Width

150 mm

Height or length

100 mm

Keywords

Roman Catholic Church

BUILDINGS

Benedictines

Year

Statement of significance

History of early suburban settlement in Perth. History of Roman Catholic Church in W.A.
Historic: Social: Rarity: Representativeness:

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Rare or representative

Last modified

Wednesday, 1 May, 2024

Completeness

94

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