Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
2 Douro Place West Perth
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1903
Demolition Year
2007Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | Completed\Draft | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The place was 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 was of historic significance because it reflects the expansion and development of commerce and trade in the City of Perth in the early years of the twentieth century.
The place was a representative example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of development and consolidation following the gold boom.
Physical Description
Pair of single storey commercial buildings with decorative parapets. Bullnose verandah between the buildings has been enclosed. Shopfronts with re-entrant doors are original to corner shop. Other shop front has been modified.
History
West Perth developed as suburban residential area in the late 1890's. From its inception it had the characteristics of a quality neighbourhood. Proximity to the city centre and Kings Park (then known as Perth Park), and the elevated location which provided healthy site drainage as well as cooling breezes and views over the city and hills.
The area had social status already associated with addresses in nearby Mount Street and access to the city's piped water system. The area was subdivided into large residential lots for development and proceed accordingly. Less prestigious areas also developed in lower parts of the area and adjacent to the railway.
Demolished 2007. There was a house and shops at this site (address 998-1000 Wellington Street) from c. 1910.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cons 4156/79 | Metropolitan Water Supply Survey Plans | State Records Office of WA | |
| Aerial Photography | Landgate | ||
| Post Office Directories | State Library of WA |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
12 Jul 2022Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
10 Jun 2024Disclaimer
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