About Guildford Courthouse
The Guildford Courthouse is a heritage-listed former courthouse located at 14 Meadow Street in Guildford, within the City of Swan, Western Australia. Built in 1866 to a design by colonial architect Richard Roach Jewell, it served as the local courthouse and government offices until 1969. Now managed as a museum by the Swan Guildford Historical Society, it is a key part of the Guildford Historic Town precinct.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-preserved single-storey colonial brick courthouse with a courtroom, former offices and gaol cells set in the historic town centre of Guildford. The interior houses the Swan Guildford Historical Society museum collection with court furniture, photographs, documents and local artefacts. The building is surrounded by other heritage buildings, gardens and interpretive displays within walking distance of the Swan Valley heritage trail.
Key highlights
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1866 colonial courthouse designed by Richard Roach Jewell
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Original courtroom with magistrate's bench and dock
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Museum collection of the Swan Guildford Historical Society
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State Heritage Register listed building in Guildford Historic Town
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Corner location at Meadow and Swan Streets near Stirling Square