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
Constructed from 1893 to 1987
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 1990 | ||
| 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 |
|
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
||
Statement of Significance
The place is a rare example of an extremely opulent Federation Free Classical style hotel building. The place has landmark value due to its elegant style and prominent corner location.
The place is a tangible reminder of the wealth, prosperity and resultant growth of Western Australia during the 1890s gold boom years and as such contributes to the community’s sense of place.
The development which occurred on the site in more recent times is a reminder of Western Australia’s economic boom and optimism of the 1980s.
The National Trust of Western Australia were instrumental in agitating for the retention of the Hotel’s fabric from the mid-1970s.
The Palace Hotel debate was a major issue which influenced the introduction of heritage legislation in Western Australia in 1990.
The place was the subject of the first granting of a bonus plot ratio by the City of Perth, which allowed for the retention of the Hotel building in the development of the Tower. The place was also the subject of the first heritage agreement in the State.
The place is associated with the 1890s gold boom entrepreneur, John De Baun, for whom the place was built. It was designed by architects Porter and Thomas. It is also associated with 1980s entrepreneur Alan Bond and the architectural firm of Cameron Chisholm and Nichol.
The place is located on the site of the first licensed premises in the colony which was established in 1829, and on the site of the first masonic lodge, which was established c. 1845.
Physical Description
Three storey corner building with balconies and parapet that conceals the roof. Strongly modelled arches at ground level of main entry is distinguished by a bracketed colonnade, pilasters & elaborate pediment. Large tower block attached.
History
The site of the Palace Hotel was the site of the first licensed premises in the Swan River Colony. The licensed premises operated on the site from 1829 until 1981. The site was also the location for the first masonic lodge in the Colony established c 1845. The Palace Hotel was built in 1895 and is representative of a period of great development and growth in Western Australia during and after the Gold Boom years of the C19. The recent developments on the site are a reminder of the economic boom of the 1980's The Palace Hotel was extensively altered by Bond Corporation in the 1980's. Internally the building was altered to construct the adjacent tower block. The facade was largely reconstructed and retained by architects Cameron Chisholm and Nicol. For complete history of the Palace Hotel and subsequent development issues refer COP Heritage Places File 1.36/108. The Palace Hotel has been associated with the official, business and social life of Perth for over 70 years and occupies a special place in the hearts not only of Perth but of people of Western Australia as a whole The site on which the Palace Hotel stands has been occupied continuously by a hotel building for over 140 years- firstly by Leaders Hotel then the Freemason's. The Palace Hotel was built for John de Baun who was attracted to Australia from the United States as a young man by the mining boom and erected notable hotel buildings in Salvation, Broken Hill and Kalgoorlie before purchasing the old Freemason's Hotel in Perth 1894. The Palace was designed befitting city at this period. When opened in 1895 it was considered without peer in Australia.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity. The facade has been restored.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q720.994 | Australia in Trust, (1985). pp 224-227 | ||
| HCWA Assessment | May 1999 | ||
| Q 720.9 OLD | Westen Heritage, (1967). pp 84 and 85 by Oldham R and J | ||
| Q 711.409 SED | A City and its Setting, (1986) by Seddon, George | ||
| 720.99410 WES | Western Towns and Buildings, (1979). pp 116,117, 200, 267 by Pitt Morrison, M and White, J (eds) | ||
| Q 720.99411 HOC | Perth - The Building Challenge, (1987) by Hocking Ian | ||
| 720.9941 COW | Perth Suburbs - Building Classified and Recorded by the National Trust by Cownie, (1979) pp 22 by Cownie, Marie and Stewart | ||
| 1.36/108 | Heritage Place File | City of Perth |
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
23 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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