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Statement of Significance

The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of a Federation Free Classical style building constructed during the period of economic affluence and increased development that followed the gold boom.
It contributes to the streetscape as part of a group of similar buildings located at the intersection of Hay and Milligan Streets.

Physical Description

Two storey commercial building with recent shop front at street level. Awning not original. Facade intact at first floor level with four engaged classical columns; two double hung sash windows; extensive decorative stucco work. Brick chimney evident to rear. Front parapet.

History

The 1897 Perth Town Lot does not show a building of the formation currently at No. 26 Milligan Street. It is difficult to date the construction through Post Office Directories, but No 26A was originally No. 34A, and this was listed by 1915; whether in the form of the current building is not determined. It was occupied by Vincent and Dalglish, electrical engineers. In the 1920s the section of Milligan Street between Hay and Murray Streets on both sides were businesses mostly catering to the motor vehicle industry: motor trimmers (upholsterers), car sales yards, garages and the like. In 1920, No. 34 was City Motor Garage. In 1928, the E.S. & A. Bank (ANZ Bank) was built on the corner. The adjacent No. 34A was occupied by W. Everett motor trimmer, and upstairs was H. Roach, bootmaker.
The Metropolitan Water Supply Survey plan dated 1939 shows little detail. The building adjoins No. 40 to the north and No. 938-940 Hay Street to the south. In 1940, the building is listed as Nos. 26-30 as Everett’s business, and No. 34A was Melbourne Car Sales, a used car sales business. By 1949 Everett’s business is Nos. 26-34. Now No. 26, the two storey commercial building has a recent shop front at street level. The awning is not original. The facade is intact at first floor level with four engaged classical columns; two double hung sash windows; extensive decorative stucco work to the window sills, and the central bay.

Integrity/Authenticity

High level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity.

Condition

Fair - Good

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