Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
25 Murray St Perth
Location Details
Cnr Irwin St 25 Murray Street is also the legal address of P14631 FESA House according to Landgate, as they are both situated on the same Lot. However, FESA House is also referred to as 480 Hay St 14/10/11 KF.
Other Name(s)
Central Fire Station; Perth City Fire Station
Western Australian Fire Brigade Museum
Construction Date
Constructed from 1898 to 1902, Constructed from 1912 to 1916
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 18 Nov 2008 | ||
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 18 Nov 2008 |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Inventory | Adopted | 30 Aug 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded | 01 Dec 1975 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place was the first purpose-built fire station in Western Australia, and the largest and most comprehensively equipped fire station in the State for almost 80 years.
The place makes a positive contribution to the streetscape as a well-known landmark and is an integral component of the historic Murray Street East Precinct, which comprises a number of former Government, administrative and ecclesiastical buildings dating from c.1900.
The place is an outstanding example of the Federation Romanesque style of architecture and is rare as a secular building designed by prominent Perth architectural firm Cavanagh and Cavanagh.
The place represents changes in fire and emergency services management in Western Australia since 1900.The place provides an understanding of firefighting, a specialised occupation of great importance to the people of Western Australia in its role as a museum.
Numerous examples of technical excellence and innovation in firefighting were developed at the place.
Many of these were developed under the leadership of James McFarlane Lapsley, who was Superintendent of the Perth Fire Brigade from 1897 to 1910 and later the first Chief Officer of WA Fire Brigades from 1910 to 1922.
Physical Description
Sandstone building designed in the Federation Arts and Crafts style typical of government buildings of the period. The building is constructed of stone with terracotta tiled roof which is probably original. The facade features a diversity of details and forms including arched openings, rectangular windows, a colonnade and decorative stucco work, giving different character to different parts of the building . The roof features both hipped and gabled forms typical of this architectural style.
History
The central city fire station is a typical purpose designed civic building dating from the period of expansion following the gold boom of the 1890's when the development of Perth was characterised by an extensive program of Public Works.
The design of the building was probably influenced by John Granger Chief architect with the PWD at the Period. The building has been conserved for museum purposes.
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium level of integrity.
High level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact. Internal restoration and alterations have occurred.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lear | Architect | - | - |
| Cavanagh & Cavanagh | Architect | 1899 | - |
| FWG Liebe | Architect | 1899 | - |
| CW Arnott | Architect | 1914 | - |
| Cameron Chisholm & Nichol | Architect | 1993 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.48/23 | Heritage Place File | City of Perth | |
| Cox Howlett Bailey Murray Street (East) Conservation Plan | 1997 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5889 | Built environment/historic sites : Fire Brigade No. 1 Station. | Report | 1993 |
| 7964 | No.1 Fire station 25 Murray Street, Perth. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2006 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Fire Station |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Romanesque |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Natural disasters |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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.