Local Government
Vincent
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
452-458 Newcastle St West Perth
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1894
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 27 Jun 2014 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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Statement of Significance
Corner Shops, 452-458 Newcastle St, West Perth is a decorative example of a single storey Federation Free Classical style commercial property. It is representative of the development of inner-city Perth in the Gold Boom, and particularly the establishment of facilities to serve the local population.
Physical Description
The place is a single-storey brick, iron and glass commercial property constructed in the Federation Free Classical style, situated on the north-west corner of Newcastle and Charles Streets in West Perth. Details include a central triangular pediment inscribed '1894', decorative Corinthian pilasters, and crenelated parapet.
History
The corner shops building was constructed in 1894. Throughout the twentieth-century, the property is recorded as being used by a variety of commercial proprietors. In 2014, the property appears to be vacant.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
04 Jun 2014Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.