Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
211-217 Queen Victoria St North Fremantle
Police Station & Lock-up
Fremantle
Metropolitan
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 | |
| Heritage Agreement | YES | 20 Dec 2016 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| State Register | Registered | 28 Feb 1995 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 1A | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Apr 1974 | ||
THe building constitutes a significant element in the streetscape. It is hostorically important through its former use as the North Fremantle Police Station and lock up.
The building is constructed of limestone with a corrugated asbestos roof. It has both single and double storied sections and there is a verandah with timber posts along the front that abuts a gable end. There are horizontal bands under the windows and large stone chimneys.
Assessment 1974 Construction 1890's Former Police Station & Lock up
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9988 | Provisional conservation policy for the former North Fremantle Police Station (currently North Fremantle Post Office snd Homeswest Houses) | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1993 |
| 11506 | North Fremantle Post Office (Former Police Station, Lockup and Quarters) 211 - 217 Queen Victoria Street North Fremantle | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2013 |
| 1679 | North Fremantle post office and police station | Heritage Study {Other} | 1991 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
| Other Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Government policy |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
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