FREMANTLE COLD STORAGE (IFMR), 26-34 Queen Victoria Street

Statement of Significance

The place is of historic and aesthetic significance as an example of a former commercial building in the Federation Warehouse style in Fremantle.

Physical Description

Brick and rendered façade has a parapet with two decorative pediments and 'Fremantle Cold Storage Company Pty Limited' appearing in stucco. The site was developed c2000 into residential units. Portions of several original warehouses have been retained and converted to new use.

History

In 1916-17, a substantial stone dwelling, stable and shed existed on this site. The Fremantle Municipal Tramways and Electric Lighting Board purchased land and in 1917-18 erected a power house on the site. The Fremantle Municipal Tramways and Electric Lighting Board tramways car barn, constructed 1923-24 still existed in 1987.

The Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the years ending 31 August 1923 states: "With the balance sheet for the year ending 31/8/1922, an estimate of additional capital required £17,000 was submitted to the two Town Councils concerned. In this estimate was included an amount of £7,500 pounds for extension of car barn accommodation. As Loan Moneys were not raised for this expenditure and it was absolutely essential that the Car Barn accommodation should be provided in order to house a number of cars, including four new bogies, for which there is no room in the present carbarn, [High St] the work has been taken in hand, the cost of which will be disbursed from the Board's Depreciation Fund. The new building should be completed within the next 3 or 4 months." By 31 August 1924 the new carbarn, paint shop and stables had been completed.

This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle")

The site was developed c2000 into residential units. Portions of several original warehouses have been retained and converted to new use.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low degree of integrity (original intent unclear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining.
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

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