Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
201 Queen Victoria St North Fremantle
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1922
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 | City of Fremantle |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 28 Nov 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 1B |
Level 1B |
City of Fremantle |
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Values
• The place Has significant aesthetic value as a fine example of a substantial brick building in the Inter War Free Classical style.
• The place has landmark value on one of the main points of entry into Fremantle.
• The place has associations with the development of Fremantle dating from the nineteenth century.
• A hotel has operated on the site since 1888.
Physical Description
The MI states:
‘The existing hotel is of brick construction, built on limestone foundations, and with a terracotta tiled roof. The two main façade[s] of the hotel feature some very accomplished decorative stucco work, including two ‘swan’ emblems, similar to those which appeared on the parapets of the old hotel. There is a timber verandah to the rear of the hotel.’
The Queen Victoria Street and south elevations have brick verandahs.
History
The MI states:
‘There have been two hotels on the site currently occupied by the Swan Hotel. The Swan Hotel first appeared in the 1888 Council ratebook with the owner listed as Frederick Mason. The old hotel was strategically positioned beside the road just to the north of what was then the only river crossing downstream of Perth, a timber bridge built by convicts in 1867. However, the old hotel was apparently destroyed by fire and replaced by the one which exists today. On 21 December 1922, the West Australian Mining, Building and Engineering Journal reported the near completion of the construction of the new hotel. The architects were Messrs Eales and Cohen and the builder was probably R. Rennie.’
The place continues to be used as a hotel in 2003.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity- High
Authenticity- Moderate
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eales and Cohen Architects | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Style |
| Inter-War Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
24 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Mar 2022Disclaimer
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