Commercial Building

Author

City of Perth

Place Number

26630

Location

47 King Street Perth

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Hardy Brothers

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1901 to 1905

Demolition Year

0

Statutory Heritage Listings

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

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

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

Parent Place or Precinct

02031 King Street Precinct

Statement of Significance

The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of a commercial building 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.

Physical Description

Two storey commercial buildings with decorative pediments and parapets smooth render to street facades embellished with lable moulds, prominent cornices and rustication to pilasters.

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 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 Streets. 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. Originally constructed as a warehouse for Shaw & Stow merchants. Many businesses were located in the building from the 1910s to the 1950s, predominantly agents or wholesalers.

Integrity/Authenticity

High level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact.

Condition

Very Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
The West Australian Trove 12 October 1907
King St Urban Design Study R. Ferguson June 1980
1.10/45 Heritage Place File City of Perth
Draft Municapal Heritage Inventory City of Perth 2001
The West Australian Trove 13 January 1951
The West Australian Trove 1 May 1929
Sunday Times Trove 4 February 1917
Heritage place assessment - King 47 Heritage & Consevration Professionals 2009
Sunday Times Trove 10 October 1920

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use COMMERCIAL Warehouse

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

03 Mar 2021

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

09 Jul 2024

Disclaimer

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