Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
64 Fitzgerald St Northbridge
Cnr John St Also has address of 8 John Street
Clarendon Hotel
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1925
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Agreement | YES | 03 Jul 1995 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 18 Feb 1991 | |
| State Register | Registered | 04 Apr 1996 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 May 1991 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 17 May 1991 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 | |
The place is of aesthetic significance as a fine example of a well detailed Free Classical hotel constructed during the period of economic affluence and increased development that followed the gold boom. 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. The place is associated with Ernest S. Porter, designer of a number of prominent Perth hotels.
Corner commercial building with battlement parapet distinguished by pilasters and pediments over sash windows. Awning replaces original verandah.
The hotel was first constructed in 1885 and was first known as the Clarendon Hotel. Its first licensee was John Molloy and a cottage was located on site, probably for use by the licensee. It was noted that this hotel was the first to install electric lights, telephones and water and was one of the better hotels in Perth at the time. Fitzgerald Street was a main route to the city and areas north of the city where market gardens were located and was a popular place to stop on the way to the Wellington Street markets. The building was renovated in the 1920s and a two-storey addition was built. The name was changed in 1984 to the Fitzgerald Hotel. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982.
Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as building has been gutted.
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft Municipal Heritage Inventory (2001) Full Set | 2001 | ||
| Register of Heritage Places Assessment Document - Fitzgerald Hotel (fmr) | 1996 | ||
| Heritage Place File | City of Perth |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3787 | Tendering and Pre-Contract Information and Specification For the Construction of Office Building at Strata Lot 3 no 64 Fitzgerald Street, Northbridge | Report | 1998 |
| 4895 | Fitzgerald Hotel, 63 Fitzgerald Street, Northbridge : heritage assessment and conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1994 |
| 6280 | Valuing our heritage : a series of case studies depicting the value and importance of heritage conservation in Western Australia. | Report | 2003 |
| 100 | Heritage assessment report of the Fitzgerald Hotel at 63 Fitzgerald Street Northbridge for the Heritage Council of Western Australia | Report | 1991 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
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