Archbishop's Palace, Perth

[1] In addition to the cultural value to the Roman Catholic community, the palace is a good example of architect Michael Cavanagh's Federation Academic Classical style, and a prominent landmark within the Victoria Square precinct.

[3] In the 1840s, Perth's first bishop, Father Brady, bought a large amount of land around Victoria Square to accommodate the expected growth of the Roman Catholic population.

Work began in late 1855 with Serra making measurements for the palace building, which was constructed by 33 brothers from the Diocese of Perth.

Construction works in 2009 restored the outside of the building, updated the interior with new electrical and hydraulic services, installed a glass elevator, and built an underground car park.

It is situated south of St Mary's Cathedral, and to the west of the Convent of Mercy, Mercedes College, Perth, and the earlier St. John's Pro-Cathedral.