Laslett Buildings

Author

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Place Number

01294

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Location

159-181 Hannan St Kalgoorlie

Location Details

Local Government

Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Classified by the National Trust	Recorded	01 Aug 1977			Heritage Council
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	09 Jul 2001	Category 2	Category 2 The place is considered to have a high level of significance to the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and valued by the local community. Maximum encouragement to conserve the significance of the place should be provided to the owner under the town planning scheme.

Statement of Significance

The place positively contributes to the streetscape character of Hannan Street with its parapet and combination of classical detailing and Art Nouveau detailing. The building forms part of the masonry 'wall' that extends almost the length of the street block. The aesthetic value of the building is enhanced by the fine detailing on the facade, Islamic in influence.

The place has historic value for its close association with Laslett, who built the building after making his fortune from land dealings in 1895-96.

Physical Description

A large two-storey brick and iron building with a corrugated galvanised iron roof, a decorative parapet, and pilasters that divide the facade into three bays.

The building is built to the building line of Hannan Street and forms part of the masonry 'wall' that extends almost the length of the street block. A verandah extends the length of the facade and over the pavement.

Details on the parapet and the street facade, including tiles and curved window heads and frames, are believed to be of Islamic influence of the camel traders in Kalgoorlie. The building has Art Nouveau motifs on the parapet and the moulded details that surround the window openings on the upper floor (Laurie, 1995: 20). The building also features classical mouldings on the pilasters.

Shopfronts on the ground floor have been altered.

History

Laslett made his fortune from land dealings in 1895-96, and built the two-storey building c.1906-1907 (Laurie, 1995: 20).

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Moderate
Authenticity: Moderate to High

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Laurie, K. ; "Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie: Our Golden Heritage: a Heritage Walk Along Hannan Street, ". p.20	Kalgoorlie-Boulder Tourist Centre WA	1995

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	COMMERCIAL	Shopping Complex
Present Use	COMMERCIAL	Office or Administration Bldg

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

27 Jan 1989

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Approved

Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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