Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
612-616 Hay Street Mall Perth
Location Details
63-67 Barrack St
Other Name(s)
61-73 Barrack Street
Webb & Webb Photographer
Construction Date
Constructed from 1920
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 05 Aug 2009 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The place has historical value as a commercial building constructed in Perth c. 1895 during the period of expansion and development that followed the gold rush of the 1890s.
The place has aesthetic significance for its contribution to the Barrack Street streetscape.
Physical Description
Two storey commercial building with shops at street level. The ground floor shopfronts are not original. Original fabric is still retained at first floor level with infill glazing panels not original. The parapet and pediment are also original fabric. The awning is lined with pressed metal sheeting.
History
Building was originally the location of Webb and Webb Photographer on the first floor and Cecil Brothers shoes at street level. The building is a typical example of a building of the 1920s, when Barrack Street was a famous area for its restaurants and jazz music clubs.
Integrity/Authenticity
High integrity.
Medium authenticity.
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Seddon & D. Ravine, 'A City and its Setting,' Fremantle | 1986 | ||
| Cons 4156/20 | Metropolitan Water Supply Survey Plans | State Records Office of WA | |
| Post Office Directories | State Library of Western Australia | ||
| Visual Assessment | |||
| Jane McKenzie Barrack Street Architectural Dissertation | Curtin University | November 1993 | |
| Draft Municipal Heritage Inventory (2001) Full Set | City of Perth | 2001 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Stripped Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
15 Apr 2021Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
14 Jun 2024Disclaimer
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