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Barkers Building

Author

City of Perth

Place Number

16548
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Location

124-130 William St Perth

Location Details

Also part of the Central Perth Precinct 15846

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1925

Demolition Year

2004

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold Current 12 Mar 2004

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Completed\Draft

Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Mar 2001

Local Heritage Survey Completed\Draft

Local Heritage Survey Adopted 28 Mar 2023

Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 YES 31 Dec 1999

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 2002

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Approved

Last Update

02 Aug 2024

Disclaimer

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.