Red Cross Society

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

04306

Location

43 King St Perth

Location Details

Also part of the Central Perth Precinct P15846

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1903 to 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage Area Adopted 12 May 2009
Heritage List Adopted 20 Dec 1985

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - To be assessed Current

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 28 Mar 2023 Category 2
Local Heritage Survey Completed\Draft Category 2
Municipal Inventory Completed\Draft 13 Mar 2001 Category 2
Register of the National Estate Permanent
Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 YES 31 Dec 1999
Classified by the National Trust Classified 04 May 1981

Parent Place or Precinct

02031 King Street Precinct

History

History close In 1890 Western Australia achieved responsible government. this, combined with the discoveries of gold in the early 1890's, provided the catalyst for development in Perth. King St. was gazetted in 1845 and named after King William IV. Prior to the 1890's the area around King St. was characterised by workers cottages with shops, coal yards, smithies and foundries located in the adjacent areas of Murray and Hay Sts. In the mid 1890's some smaller businesses began to establish themselves in existing cottages and a number of larger enterprises erected substantial new offices and warehouses in the area. Earlier uses primarily served the local population, however this later development was more broadly based and was a direct response to the expansion of the city centre during the gold rush. The period from the 1890's to early decades of the twentieth century was characterised by a vigorous public works and corresponding expansion of commerce and trade. During this period, the character of the area around King St. was established. This area has recently (1990's) undergone a substantial program of restoration and is now characterised by new uses including cafes, boutiques and professional offices. (Notes extracted from the City of Perth property file : King St.) Originally a warehouse for F.A. Henriques, Cork merchant. The building was extended in 1920

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it has original form but has lost original detail.

Condition

Fair

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
CL Oldham Architect - -
C Mansfield Architect - -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Warehouse
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Other Use HEALTH Office or Administration Bldg

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

18 Aug 1995

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

28 Sep 2022

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