Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
108 St Georges Tce Perth
Location Details
NOTE: This place is affected by the Heritage Agreement for P03484
Other Name(s)
Bankwest
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 1990 | City of Perth | |
| State Register | Registered | 12 May 2000 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Oct 1980 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Jun 1973 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth | |
Statement of Significance
A first class example of the quality of building at the time of the gold rush. A hotel was built on this site originally by WIlliam Leeder - license granted 1833. The hotel was purchased by De Baun in 1894 and demolished.
Physical Description
John DeBaun's Palace Hotel, according to Freeland (author the Australian Pub), was undoubtedly without peer in AUstralia when it opened in 1895.
History
Assessment 1973
Construction 1895
Architect: Porter and Thomas
Builder: erected by day labour cost $64,000
Renovated 1959, Architect F.G.B. Hawkinfs & Sands, cost $160,000
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10275 | Palace Hotel: 108 St Georges Terrace, Perth | Archival Record | 2014 |
| 6596 | The Australian pub. | Book | 1966 |
| 2521 | The Palace Hotel a glorious past revealed but what about the future? | Journal article | 1989 |
| 10251 | The Palace Hotel: 108 St Georges Terrace | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2014 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Other Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Sep 2025Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.