Commercial Building

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

04266

Location

69 King St Perth

Location Details

Also part of Central Perth Precinct P15846

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1905

Demolition Year

N/A

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
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
Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 YES 31 Dec 1999

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 building with decorative pediment and parapet, street level facade remodelled unusually simple and elegant detailing to this style of building.

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 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.) Constructed in 1905 as a warehouse and office for R. Purser Importer.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

Fair

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Warehouse
Present Use COMMERCIAL Warehouse

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall TILE Ceramic Tile
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Creation Date

15 Aug 1995

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

28 Sep 2022

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