Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
309 Newcastle St Northbridge
EPRA Also part of Northbridge Urban Renewal Area 14590
House (fmr)
Shop, "Wallpaper World"
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1907
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 09 Jan 2004 | |
| State Register | Registered | 14 May 2002 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Identified Through State Process | |||
The place has aesthetic significance as a fine example of an elaborately detailed two storey commercial and residential building in the Federation Free Classical style which remains substantially intact. The place is rare as an example of a two-storey commercial building dating from the early twentieth century which was constructed in conjunction with an attached two storey residence. The place is a fine example of the type of substantial commercial building erected following the gold boom years in Western Australia and reflects the expansion of commercial and housing opportunities in the city of Perth in the area north of the railway line; and, by virtue of its elaborate detailing and prominent corner location, the place is a Northbridge landmark.
Two storey commercial building with parapet and decorative pediments astylar facade distinguished by strongly modelled arches and horizontal bands of smooth render, original verandah awning, no verandah posts. Alterations to windows and door openings. Shop addresses the corner with residential parts of the building adjacent.
The building was constructed in 1907 and consisted of a shop on the ground floor with a residence above. During the late 1890s during the gold rushes the area was developed as people bought property as an investment. The property was owned by George Shenton until 1888 when it was bought by James MacKay. In 1902 it was the residence of Dr William Trethowan. He was the President of the WA Branch of St John’s Ambulance which had its headquarters at No. 120 Aberdeen Street. The first tenant was William Newman who ran a furniture business until the 1920s. It is assumed that the tenant of the shop also occupied the residence. From the 1920s various tenants occupied the shop and residence. The property was acquired by the State Government in 1987 as part of the planned north bypass. The shop was rented to various tenants. Wallpaper businesses were located in the building. The business closed in 1998.
High level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it has lost original detail at ground floor level but intact above.
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Plan |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5396 | Conservation plan for 309 Newcastle Street, Northbridge (final). | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2002 |
| 5461 | 309 Newcastle Street, Northbridge : conservation plan (draft). | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2002 |
| 5191 | Wallpaper world : 309 Newcastle Street, Perth : scope of works / by Considine and Griffiths Architects. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2001 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | METAL | Pressed Metal |
| Other | TIMBER | Tongue & Groove |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
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