Commercial Building

Author

City of Perth

Place Number

09294

Location

77 King St Perth

Location Details

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1905 to 1909

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
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Register of the National Estate Permanent 25 Mar 1986
Classified by the National Trust Classified 04 May 1981
Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 YES 31 Dec 1999
Local Heritage Survey Completed\Draft Category 2
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 28 Mar 2023 Category 2
Municipal Inventory Completed\Draft 13 Mar 2001 Category 2

Statement of Significance

The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of a commercial building constructed during the inter war period. The place is of aesthetic significance because it contributes to the visual quality of its location. The place is 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 is a representative example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of development and consolidation following the gold boom.

Physical Description

Symmetrical commercial building with large triangular pediment and decorative parapet. Division of facade into vertical bays indicates classical origins, original window openings modified at all levels.

History

In 1890 Western Australia achieved responsible government. This, combined with the discovery of gold in the early 1890's, provided the catalyst for development in Perth. King Street 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 St. 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 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. Warehouse building constructed towards the end of World War 1.

Integrity/Authenticity

High level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity. Alterations have occurred on the ground floor level but reasonable intact.

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
J D Connolly Architect - -
G Mc Mullen Architect - -
C W Arnott Architect - -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
1.9/77 Heritage Place File
City of Perth property file: King Street

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Warehouse
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shopping Complex

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Stripped Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Painted Brick
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Creation Date

09 Jan 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

09 Jul 2024

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