Local Government
Subiaco
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
80-82 Rokeby Rd Subiaco
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1899
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | ||||
| Place within a Heritage Area | Adopted | 15 Oct 2013 | Considerable contribution |
Considerable contribution |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 04 Feb 2003 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The place represents the historic development of Rokeby Road as a commercial street from the 1890s and early 1900s. It is a typical example of an early commercial building which contributes to the integrity of the commercial streetscape.
Physical Description
80 Rokeby Road was designed as a single storey pair of shops, with attached residential accommodation, in the Federation Free Style.
The primary feature of the place is a very prominent parapet constructed of rendered brick. Tall, corbelled piers at either end have a deep moulded cornice and rounded head. The adjacent parapet panels have a decorative curved form, accentuated by a slightly projecting rendered cap. These, in turn, link to a large central arched pediment, which is enlivened with decorative moulded edging, scrolls and a small acroterion.
The base of the upper facade features two moulded string-courses which rise up into a moulded triangular pattern at the bottom of the arched pediment. The head of this triangular detail is further enlivened with large stucco buttons linked by a stucco garland.
The timber-framed shopfronts have detailing that is consistent with the key period of development for the Heritage Area (c.1898-1937). This includes recessed entries to either side of the central party wall, 4 panelled timber doors (modified with glazed panels), splayed corners to the display windows, tiled stalls, and tiled dados.
An oblique view in a 1955 streetscape photograph confirms that this place previously had a verandah, but the footpath is now shaded by a suspended boxed awning.
History
The current building on this site is believed to have been constructed in c.1899. 82 Rokeby Road was first listed as separate premises in the Post Office Directories in 1906 and may have originally formed part of the Central Dining Rooms.
Over time, some of the occupants of the property included:
80 Rokeby Road
c.1899-1901: Central Dining Rooms, John Dean, proprietor
c.1901-1922: Central Dining Rooms, Kate Bowen, proprietor
c.1922-1929: Government Savings Bank
c.1929 until at least 1949: Laurie Keith Fry, motor engineer (Fry’s Cycle & Motor Works)
2012 & 2022: Picnic, women’s wear
82 Rokeby Road
1906-1917: Simeon Simmonds, tailor
c.1917-1934: Subiaco Loan Office, William John Burns (aka Robert William Burns or Robert William John Burns), loan office & pawnbroker/ financier & jeweller.
c.1934-1940: Subiaco Loan Office, Mrs Alice Kathleen (‘Kitty’) Burns, financier and jeweller
1940 until at least 1949: Subiaco Loan Office (proprietor not determined)
2012 & 2022: Hobbs, women’s shoes
Integrity/Authenticity
Overall, this place has retained a medium to high level of authenticity.
The level of authenticity of the shopfronts (which have a traditional form and style) would need to be determined by more detailed investigation.
The suspended boxed awning is of low authenticity.
Condition
Fair to poor (based on streetscape inspection only).
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review of the Rokeby Road and Hay Street Heritage Area | Stephen Carrick Architects | July 2023 |
Other Keywords
Very important to the significance of the Rokeby Road and Hay Street Heritage Area.
This place provides important evidence about the diversity of retail development within the Heritage Area which, in addition to large landmark buildings, also included a large number of single storey shops with small residences attached at the rear.
The place retains a high level of authenticity to the visually prominent parapet.
Historically it helps to illustrate a high degree of confidence in the newly emerging suburb at the end of the nineteenth century.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Restaurant |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | GLASS | Glass |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Creation Date
14 Aug 2012Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
07 Aug 2026Disclaimer
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.