Commercial Building

Parent Place or Precinct

16743 William & Wellington Street Precinct

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.

Physical Description

Two storey commercial building with battlement parapet and a curved pediment at the northern end. Loss of original detail at ground floor level. Awning not original.

History

Example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of expansion and development that followed the gold rush of the 1890s.
In 1929 this building was the location of Cox Brothers which was a department store that sold furniture, drapers and fabric.
In 1953 Clarkes and Mallabones retail shops were located in the building.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium level of integrity.

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

Condition

Fair

Uses

Creation Date

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