Call Number |
MN 2843 |
Physical description |
1.19 m |
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ACC 9654A 63 architectural drawings |
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ACC 9756A 10 architectural drawings |
Notes |
Title devised by cataloguer. |
Biography/history |
William Garnsworthy Bennett was the first locally trained architect to pass the Architect Board examination (July 1924) and was the first Western Australian architect to become an Associate (Overseas) Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Many examples of Bennett’s work became prominent landmarks, including the Raffles Hotel, The Plaza Theatre and Arcade (Hay Street, Perth) and the Regal Theatre, Subiaco. Bennett was associated with the following architectural firms: Eales, Cohen & Bennett (1934); William G Bennett & Associates (c1930s-1940s); Bennett, Blatchford, Allen & Johnson (1950); William G Bennett & Associates (1950); W.G. Bennett & Allen (1962). |
Summary |
Includes certificates, architectural drawings, plans and specifications for residential and commercial buildings, including 9 plans for Alhambra Bars, Perth (Freehold Investments Pty. Ltd.) for proposed alterations to the basement and ground floor, first and ground floor plans of the existing premises and details of counter and fittings (ACC 9756A/1) and layout for a standard Olympic athletic field , 27 June 1957 (ACC 9756A/2) For photographs, see Pictorial Collection (BA2217) |
Cite As |
State Library of Western Australia, MN 2843, William G. Bennett & Associates records, ACC 7946A, 9654A, 9756A |
Access advisory |
Available for reference; not for loan. |
Rights advisory |
Copyright or other restrictions may apply. For public use, contact the State Library of Western Australia. |
Subjects |
Bennett, William Garnsworthy, 1896-1977 -- Archives.
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William G. Bennett & Associates -- Archives.
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W.G. Bennett & Allen -- Archives.
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Bennett, Blatchford, Allen & Johnson -- Archives.
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Eales, Cohen & Bennett -- Archives.
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Rockingham Hotel (Rockingham, W.A.)l -- Designs and plans
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Alhambra Bars (Hotel : Perth, W.A.) -- Designs and plans.
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Hotels -- Western Australia -- Perth -- Designs and plans.
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Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Western Australia -- Perth -- Designs and plans.
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Armadale-Kelmscott District Memorial Hospital -- Designs and plans
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Architects -- Western Australia -- Archives.
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Architectural firms -- Western Australia -- Archives.
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Hotels -- Western Australia -- Rockingham -- Designs and plans.
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Hospitals -- Western Australia -- Armadale -- Designs and plans.
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Dwellings -- Western Australia -- Designs and plans.
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Athletic fields -- Western Australia -- Designs and plans.
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Commercial buildings -- Western Australia -- Designs and plans.
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Genre/Form |
Architectural drawings.
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Specifications.
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Plans.
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Blueprints.
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