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Commercial Buildings

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

02022
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Location

15-21 Howard St Perth

Location Details

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 19 Sep 2006 City of Perth
Heritage List Adopted 20 Dec 1985 City of Perth

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - To be assessed Current 13 Feb 2004

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Register of the National Estate Permanent 25 Mar 1986

Classified by the National Trust Classified

Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 YES 31 Dec 1999

Local Heritage Survey Adopted 28 Mar 2023 Category 1

Category 1

Exceptional significance - Essential to the heritage of the locality. Rare or outstanding example.

 City of Perth
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Mar 2001 Category 1

Category 1

Exceptional significance - Essential to the heritage of the locality. Rare or outstanding example.

 City of Perth
Local Heritage Survey Completed\Draft Category 1

Category 1

Exceptional significance - Essential to the heritage of the locality. Rare or outstanding example.

 City of Perth

Values

· 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 value because it reflects the expansion and development of commerce and trade in the city of Perth in the early years of the 20th 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

The place is a narrow, two storey, rendered brick commercial building with elaborate detailing. It has a prominent cornice, a florid pediment and a parapet to the first floor. The windows of the first floor are double hung and timber framed. The ground floor features a modern glazed shop front.

History

Until the 1880s the town centre was characterised by the establishment of small cottages, shops and small businesses and was rural in character. The expansion of commerce following the discovery of gold in the 1890s put pressure on land in the centre of Perth with the result that most residential uses were displaced in favour of commercial development. During the 1890s and early 1900s the centre of Perth was substantially rebuilt. The period of expansion in Perth coincided with a period of economic depression in the eastern states, in particular Victoria. As a result, there was substantial migration from Victoria to WA. This migration included businessmen, architects and builders, all of whom had a considerable influence on the development of the city. This place is an example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of expansion and development that followed the gold rush of the 1890s.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity- High
Authenticity- Moderate

Condition

Good

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
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick
Wall BRICK Painted Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Hospitality industry & tourism

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Approved

Last Update

11 May 2022

Disclaimer

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