Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
Location
569 Wellington St Perth
Location Details
Also part of King Street Precinct 2031
Other Name(s)
Westralian Farmers Building (fmr)
Wills Building Apartments
Construction Date
Constructed from 1898
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | |
| State Register | Registered | 15 Dec 2000 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 25 Mar 1986 | ||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 May 1981 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 | |
Parent Place or Precinct
02031 King Street Precinct
Physical Description
Symmetrical building, base emphasised with strong rustication and large openings. Arched openings to top storey and prominent classical cornice. Facade features classical columns and is substantially intact
History
Example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of expansion and development that followed the gold rush of the 1890's.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Talbot Hobbs | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4406 | Photographic Record Warehouse 569 Apartments | Heritage Study {Other} | 2000 |
| 9118 | 569 Wellington Street, Perth. Wesfarmers building (fmr). Conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2008 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Warehouse |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | METAL | Steel |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| OCCUPATIONS | Manufacturing & processing |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
28 Sep 2022Disclaimer
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