Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
2 Leake St Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1900
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 28 Sep 2011 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Sep 2011 | Level 1B | |
Warehouse, 2 Leake Street, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: The place has aesthetic significance as an example of a commercial building dating from the first decades of the twentieth century that makes a contribution to the Fremantle Port streetscape. The place is representative of the industry and commerce associated with the Fremantle port. The place has historic and social significance as the former site of the Racehorse Hotel, an early (1850s) hotel in the West End of Fremantle.
Two storey face brick and corrugated iron roof building, with a zero setback from the pavement. The building has large engaged pilasters featuring Flemish bond brickwork. There is a central drive through entrance, timber windows to the first floor and a small circular window to the east side of the façade.
A two storey hotel, the Racehorse Hotel, was managed by Paterson and Cornish c1850s. It was reported as the principal building in Leake Street in 1869. Whilst the rates records do not appear to make any reference to the Racehorse Hotel, a number of oral histories and newspaper references locate it on this site. Reference is made to the owners Cornish and Paterson in 1856-59, who were reported to be the managers of the hotel. Rates records indicate residences on lot 125 & 126 from 1880. The hotel and/or residences were likely demolished to make way in the early 1900s for a warehouse to serve the gold boom era of the port. The Princess Theatre (29-33 Market Street) was built in 1912. An arcade behind, in this building, originally gave access to the Princess Theatre. In 2002 it was occupied by 'Home & Office Furniture.'
High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).
Condition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26012 | City of Fremantle Rate Books | Council Records |
This place was adopted onto the Fremantle MHI and the Heritage List by the decision of Council on 28/09/2011.
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Warehouse |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Warehouse |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Warehouse |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
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