Winthrop Hall
Winthrop Hall
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,718 contributions
May 2020
Sir John Winthrop Hackett chaired the Royal Commission that recommended the creation of the University of Western Australia (UWA). UWA is known as one of Australia's eight "sandstone universities." Winthrop Hackett, as he was known, was a generous benefactor to the new university. The central feature of the campus, Winthrop Hall, was named in his honour. For many students, their last memory of UWA is staring at the elaborate ceiling of Winthrop Hall as they await the call to graduate.
Written May 9, 2020
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Doreen L
109 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Such an awesome campus to study in. We had the opportunity to climb the bell tower to take in the view of the beautiful surroundings.
Written December 13, 2016
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Yilei2014
Tucson, AZ69 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
I went there around noon to 2 pm today for a bottle of drink. I was amazed by this building, mainly because its perfect connectedness with the long hallway and integration with the surrounding lawns. It is a landmark building.
Written March 10, 2016
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Inam K
Islamabad, Pakistan578 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
While looking at the UWA campus with dsughter and wife ,found this pretty old building with spectacular architecture and views. The place is meant to have speaking assembly, graduation ceremony and concerts. The adjacent pool enhances the beauty of the building.
Written September 24, 2017
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,718 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is not old, but you would not guess that from the imposing sandstone buildings, chief among them Winthrop Hall. UWA's most significant benefactor was Sir John Winthrop Hackett, from whom the Hall derives its name. Generations of students have graduated from here, including notables such as former Prime Minister Bob Hawke. These mainly happy occasions have been amplified by inspecting the ornate decorations on the Hall's ceiling as the ceremonies drag on. For a relatively young university, UWA has built well, bolsted by the fact that for many years UWA.was the state's only degree granting institution.
Written June 27, 2015
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,718 contributions
Aug 2019
John Winthrop Hackett was a promoter of the University of Western Australia.(UWA). It's almost impossible to attend and not enter Winthrop Hall. It's imposing and well decorated -- well worth a visit.
Written August 28, 2019
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Lady H
Perth, Australia188 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
The hall is a magnificent piece of architecture, built on the university campus next to lawns and pond. It is the site of Graduation Ceremonies, Banquets, concerts and a range of events. It is possible to visit to see the beautiful foyer, organ, and spectacular ceiling and fixtures. It is near the highway, so easy to see.
Written April 28, 2019
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,553 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
No doubt Winthrop hall is the most eye-catching building on the University of Western Australia campus. Some reviewers have likened it to Italian style architecture in Tuscany, perhaps also because of the shape of the tower and the green Mediterranean-like surroundings with cypress trees and pond. According to Wikipedia the style is Romanesque Revival which indeed at the time of its construction in 1932 was very popular in Britain, the USA and Canada. Revival features are best visible in the Western section of the building (e.g. the gate).
It is some 4 km (2.5 miles) SW from downtown Perth along the Swan rivershore. A pleasant walk or bicycle ride, though even students go to campus by car!
It is some 4 km (2.5 miles) SW from downtown Perth along the Swan rivershore. A pleasant walk or bicycle ride, though even students go to campus by car!
Written March 6, 2019
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Caroline H
Edinburgh, UK35 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
This unexpectedly lovely Italian-style hall is the venue for the University of Western Australia's graduation ceremonies and exams. It is a grand building in a campus with beautiful grounds and must be an inspirational place to study. We attended a choral concert in the hall. The stage was basically a raised square platform in the middle of the hall. I don't know if this is a permanent fixture, but the choir (from Estonia) arranged itself sitting around the edges of the stage, facing inwards. This meant that I could only see the face of one of the singers, a very strange set-up! Maybe this is how that particular choir chooses to present themselves, but it could be that the setting gave the choir a real challenge, as the audience was sitting all around them. The hall could have done better by introducing a queuing system too, as it was a bit of a bun fight to get in and find seats which are not allocated. Apparently, it is always like this at concerts there. My advice is to take your camera, arrive in time to take some photos around the campus, but definitely arrive in plenty time to be near the front of the crowds! If you are using a GPS, take care, as it is not located at 35 Stirling Highway! I am not the first to have gone wrong with this address, but had luckily seen the building from Stirling Highway and just headed towards it.
Written February 21, 2019
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Magdeburg, Germany297 contributions
Feb 2018 • Business
Winthrop Hall is located right at the center of the beautiful University of Western Australia campus. This building is perhaps the most prominent landmark of the UWA campus. With its "Campanile" (clocktower) it resembles prominent buildings in the Tuscany region in Italy such as the town hall in Florence. A row of cypress trees, reflected in the adjacent pool, adds to this impression. Winthrop Hall is particularly beautiful when illuminated at dawn or at night.
Written January 9, 2019
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