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Ackroyd Buildings

Author

City of Perth

Place Number

02033
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Location

30-38 King St Perth

Location Details

Also part of the Central Perth Precinct P15846

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1903, Constructed from 1901 to 1905

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 20 Dec 1985

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - To be assessed Current

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Local Heritage Survey Completed\Draft Category 2

Category 2

Considerable significance - Very important to the heritage of the locality.

Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Mar 2001 Category 2

Category 2

Considerable significance - Very important to the heritage of the locality.

Local Heritage Survey Adopted 28 Mar 2023 Category 2

Category 2

Considerable significance - Very important to the heritage of the locality.

Register of the National Estate Permanent 25 Mar 1986

Heritage Council
Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 YES 31 Dec 1999

Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust Recorded 04 May 1981

Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of a commercial building constructed during the period of economic affluence and increased development that followed the gold boom.

The place is of aesthetic significance because it contributes to the visual quality of its location.

The place is of historic significance because it reflects the expansion and development of commerce and trade in the City of Perth in the early years of the twentieth century.

The place is a representative example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of development and consolidation following the gold boom.

The place is of social significance because it represents the role of Chinese merchants in the City of Perth at the period around the turn of the century.

Physical Description

Two storey commercial building with decorative parapet, smooth render for street facades with pilasters and paired windows. The awning is not original. Not intact at ground level.

History

In 1890 Western Australia achieved responsible government. this, combined with the discoveries of gold in the early 1890's, provided the catalyst for development in Perth. King Street was gazetted in 1845 and named after King William IV. Prior to the 1890's the area around King St. was characterised by workers cottages with shops, coal yards, smithies and foundries located in the adjacent areas of Murray and Hay Streets. In the mid 1890's some smaller businesses began to establish themselves in existing cottages and a number of larger enterprises erected substantial new offices and warehouses in the area. Earlier uses primarily served the local population, however this later development was more broadly based and was a direct response to the expansion of the city centre during the gold rush. The period from the 1890's to early decades of the twentieth century was characterised by a vigorous public works and corresponding expansion of commerce and trade. During this period, the character of the area around King St. was established. This area has recently (1990's) undergone a substantial program of restoration and is now characterised by new uses including cafes, boutiques and professional offices. Ackroyd Buildings originally comprised five separate shops for Chinese merchants and tea importers. In 1929 advertising for Lapthornes Ltd, a woodworking machinery company was located in the building at 36-38 King Street. Lapthornes was a company which was established in the eastern states and opened a shop in WA. Saunders and Stuart also had a showroom in the building at the same time.

Integrity/Authenticity

High level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as it has lost original detail ground floor level but intact above.

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Heritage place assessment - King 30-38 Ackroyd Building, Heritage & Conservation Professionals 2009
R. Ferguson: King St Urban Design Study June 1980
1.16/30 Heritage Place File City of Perth
Draft Municapal Heritage Inventory City of Perth 2001
The West Australian Trove 3 July 1929
Manjimup Mail and Jardee-Pemberton-Northcliffe Press Trove 28 June 1929
The West Australian Trove 10 April 1929

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Other Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg
Original Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Creation Date

19 Apr 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

08 Jul 2024

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