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- perthvista
Perth - Everything You Want to Know About Perth But Didn't Know Where to Look!
- Perth
From Swan River Colony to Thriving Metropolis: Perth, the City of Lights, is the Most Isolated Capital City in the World
- History of Perth
History of Perth - From the Swan River Colony to Thriving Metropolis
- Swan River
Sacred Grounds of the Wagyl : Perth lies on the banks of the Swan River but is under threat by Algal Bloom.
- St Georges Terrace
Things Are Looking Up : St Georges Terrace is Perth's prime real estate.
- Barracks Arch
Barracks Arch - Pensioner's Barrack was Demolished to Make Way for the Mitchell Freeway and Give the Newly Built Parliament House a Clear View Down St George's Terrace.
- Richard Roach Jewell
Quiet Achiever : Richard Roach Jewell was greatly influenced by the famous English architect, Sir Charles Barry.
- The Cloisters
Sandwiched Between Highrises : The Cloisters is a diapered diamond design building, created by reknown architect Richard Roach Jewell.
- Alexander Forrest
Surveyor and Explorer : Alexander Forrest explored and named the Pilbara and Kimberley Regions of Western Australia.
- St Georges Cathedral
Gothic Revival : St Georges Cathedral was built from local bricks, Jarrah and limestone.
- His Majestys Theatre
Star Gazing : His Majestys Theatre in Perth is believed to be the only example of an Edwardian Theatre existing in Australia
- Hay Street Architecture
Things Are Looking Up : Hay Street Architecture , featuring Federation , Gothic and Inter-War Style Architecture.
- Hay Street Mall
Things Are Looking Up : The Hay Street Mall is the heart of Perth's shopping district.
- King Street Architecture
Things Are Looking Up : King Street Architecture ; One of The Most Exclusive Shopping Areas For Fashion in Perth, Western Australia
- History of King Street
History of King Street - From warehouses to fashion houses King Street is one of the most exclusive addresses in Perth.
- Murray Street Architecture
Murray Street Architecture : Murray Street was named in honour of Sir George Murray who was the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
- Victoria Square Architecture
Victoria Square Architecture - Victoria Square was originally known as Church Hill and was intended for the Colony's Anglican Church.
- Wellington Street Architecture
Wellington Street Architecture : History and information about the buildings on Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia
- Beaufort Street Architecture
Beaufort Street Architecture : History and information about the buildings on Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia
- Public Art of Perth
Public Art of Perth : Casting light on the many statues and sculptures in Perth, Western Australia
- Sir J J Talbott Hobbs Memorial
Architect and Hero : Sir JJ Talbott Hobbs Memorial was erected in honour of one of Australia’s most distinguished World War I soldiers.
- Anzac Day
Lest We Forget : ANZAC Day is in honour of those who fought for our country, the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps.
- QV1 building
Quo Vadis : The QVI Building is a 159m high, 38 storey office tower located on the corner of St George's Terrace and Milligan Street in Perth, Western Australia.
- London Court
They Took Their Liberty : London Court is located in Perth's Hay Street Mall and was modelled on the Liberty's store, in London.
- McNess Royal Arcade
One of the Oldest Arcades in Perth.: McNess Royal Arcade was designed in c.1896 by architect William Wolfe.
- St Marys Cathedral
Originally known as Church Hill :St Marys Cathedral is located in Victoria Square in Perth, Western Australia, on one of the highest points in the city.
- History of the Catholic Church in WA
History of the Catholic Church in WA - The history of the Catholic Church in Western Australia began soon after the arrival of settlers to the Swan River Colony in 1829.
- East Perth
Colony's First Cemetery : In recent years East Perth has had a radical face lift
- Queens Gardens
The Gardens Were Once The Pits! : Queens Gardens, once a brickwork , is now a city park, famous for the Statue of Peter Pan which was signed by the author J.M. Barrie.
- East Perth Power Station
East Perth Power Station - Lighting Up Perth
- East Perth Cemeteries
Cemetery Hill : The East Perth Cemeteries are located on what was to be known as Cemetery Hill, the highest hill in central Perth.
- St Bartholomews Chapel
Closer To Thee : St Bartholomews Chapel has seen some dark days
- East Perth Architecture
East Perth Architecture - History and information about the buildings of East Perth, Western Australia
- Public Art of East Perth
Public Art of East Perth - Histroy and information about the public art in East Perth, from Peter Pan to the Impossible Triangle.
- Fremantle
Harbour Town : Fremantle is a trendy hub of Perth and was once home of America's Cup.
- Fremantle Harbour
Blast It! : Fremantle Harbour became the colony's busiest port following C.Y. O'Connor's clever plan to remove the sand shoals.
- Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour
Catch of the Day : The Fremantle fishing boat harbour is located on Mews Road in Fremantle , Western Australia. The Fishing Boat Harbour was originally the site of just a single jetty.
- Guildford
Guildford : Guildford, nestled near the banks of the Swan River, became an important port settlement for the fledgling Swan River colony.
- Woodbridge House
Woodbridge House : Woodbridge House lies on the banks of the Swan River, in Guildford, Western Australia and was built in 1885 for politician and publisher, Charles Harper.
- Guildford Gaol Complex
No More Riff Raff - Guildford Gaol Complex : Thanks to the three licenced pubs in Guildford during the 1840's, the Swan Resident Magistrate requested an urgent construction of a gaol.
- Highgate
Tramline Town : Highgate, a suburb of Perth, was once known as Highgate Hill
- Lincoln Street Sewer Vent
Dumas' Folly : Lincoln Street Sewer Vent in Highgate, Western Australia, was a smelly experimental failure.
- Architecture of Highgate
Things Are Looking up :The Architecture of Highate in Western Australia displays a rich mix of old, modern, residential and commercial buildings
- Inglewood
Once Known As 'Pommy Town' : The Gold Boom of the 1890's was responsible, in part , for the establishment of the suburb of Inglewood
- Maylands
Pipe Dreams: Maylands was first settled in the 1830's and became the location of the Falkirk Foundry which made the pipes for C.Y.O'Connor's Goldfield Pipeline.
- Mephan Ferguson
The Man of Steel : Mephan Ferguson was the designer of the Lock Bar Pipes used for the Goldfields Pipeline.
- Peninsula Hotel
Peninsula Hotel - Perth's finest Victorian Hotel nearly ended up as a parking lot.
- Tranby House
Tranby House - History and information about the historical homestead of Joseph Hardey in Maylands, Western Australia
- Maylands Brickworks
All Fired Up : Maylands Brickworks produced 7 Million Bricks Per Year at the peak of production
- Maylands Station House
Maylands Station House - Oldest remaining original station in Perth, Western Australia
- Albany Bell Castle
It Takes The Cake : Albany Bell Castle was originally a confectionary and cake factory. The castle was designed by architect A. Cameron
- Lake Bungana
More Than The Pits : Lake Bungana was transformed from a clay pit to a wonderful parkland in Maylands, Western Australia
- Midland
Full Steam Ahead : Midland - In The 1890's the Midland Railway Company Was Established and the Town Grew Around It
- Public Art of Midland
Public Art of Midland - From the classic to the modern, public art in Midland is reflecting its growing development without forgetting its past.
- Midland Railway Workshops
Heart and Soul - Midland Railway Workshops : For many men the Midland Railway Workshops, in Western Austrlia, was their only place of employment throughout their lifetime.
- Mindarie
Life's A Beach : Mindarie was first recorded by explorer and surveyor Alexander Forrest in 1874.
- Coopers Lime Kilns
All Fired Up : The lime in Coopers Lime Kilns were used as a fluxing agent in gold extraction
- Mt Lawley
Mt Lawley : The suburb of Mt Lawley was named in honour of Sir Arthur Lawley, who was governor of Western Australia from 1901-1902.
- mundaring
Heart of the Hills : C.Y. O'Connor's thought Mundaring was the ideal location for the Goldfields Pipeline weir.
- Disclaimer / Copyright
- References for Perth Vista
References for Perth Vista : List of research and resources materials used for the Perth Vista website.
- brisbane street perth
Things Are Looking Up : Brisbane Street Perth was named in honour of Sir Thomas MacDougal Brisbane who was the Governor of New South Wales.
- maylands to east perth walk
Bike It or Hike It : Maylands to East Perth Walk, a guide to walking and cycling in Maylands
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