Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
124-130 William St Perth
Location Details
Also part of the Central Perth Precinct 15846
Construction Date
Constructed from 1925
Demolition Year
2004Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 12 Mar 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 |
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| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
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Heritage Council | |
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
Barkers Building was constructed for Harriet May Barker in 1925. Designed by architects Oldham, Boas & Ednie-Brown, Barkers Building was built by A. Hill and comprised four shops fronting William Street, with offices on the upper floors and basement below. The building underwent little change over the years and was demolished in 2004.
History
Barkers Building (demolished) was constructed for Harriet May Barker in 1925. Designed by architects Oldham, Boas & Ednie-Brown, Barkers Buildings was built by A. Hill and comprised four shops fronting William Street, with offices on the upper floors and basement below. Barkers Building is a good example of a competently designed and built medium sized commercial building displaying the aesthetic characteristics of the Inter-War Free Classical style. Above canopy level the west elevation is composed as three parts with dominant bays at each side of the recessed central bay. The central bay contains two large windows edged by blocked columns, which support the balustrading that runs in front of the second floor windows.
The building has a single storey suspended canopy running continuously across its street elevation. Generally, the level of authenticity of Barkers Buildings is moderate, with altered ground floor shop fronts, upper windows and internal fitout. Barkers Building was demolished in 2004.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham, Boas and Ednie Brown | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Photographs | Landgate | ||
| Cons 4156/18 | Metropolitan Water Supply Survey Plans | State Records Office of WA | |
| Draft Municipal Heritage Inventory | 1999 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6285 | Images CD No. 17 : assessment photos 2002-2003. | C D Rom | 2003 |
| 6047 | Images CD No. 11 : Central Perth Buildings | C D Rom | 2003 |
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 |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
16 May 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Aug 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.