Anchor House

Author

City of Perth

Place Number

02069

Location

352 Murray St Perth

Location Details

Cnr King St Also part of the Central Perth Precinct P15846

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1922, Constructed from 1905

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

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

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
Register of the National Estate Permanent 25 Mar 1986
Classified by the National Trust Classified 04 May 1981
Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 Variation 31 Dec 1999
Local Heritage Survey Completed\Draft Category 2
Municipal Inventory Completed\Draft 13 Mar 2001 Category 2
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 28 Mar 2023 Category 2

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 historic significance because it reflects he 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 in Perth during the period of development and consolidation following the gold boom.

Physical Description

Three storey warehouse building - originally brick and stucco, has been painted. Floors differentiated by different architectural detailing. Third floor distinguished by simple geometric lines and stepped skyline whereas the lower levels are characterised by classical features including prominent cornice, structural bays with matching details, arched windows at first floor level and large openness at street level.

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 Street was gazetted in 1845 and named after King William IV. Prior to the 1890's the area around King Street was characterised by workers' cottages with shops, coal yards, smithies and foundries located in the adjacent areas of Murray and Hay Street. 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 Street was established. This area has recently (1990's) undergone a substantial programme 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.) The warehouse was constructed in 1905 for an importer and tea merchant. The third floor was added in 1922 and is designed to complement the original building but is simpler in form. E S Lazarus purchased the stock, premises and business of W. A. Warehouse Co in 1902.G Wood Son and Co were located in the building in 1925 until 1952. They sold grocery products and agents for farming seed products.

Integrity/Authenticity

High level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact. Third Floor added in 1922.

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Sunday Times (Perth, WA: 1902 - 1954) - https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/61195960?searchTerm=%22352%20murray%20street%2C%20perth%22 Trove 27 May 1934
Sunday Times (Perth, WA: 1902 - 1954) - https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/58228841?searchTerm=%22352%20murray%20street%2C%20perth%22 Trove 25 October 1925
Heritage Place File City of Perth
The West Australian - https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32248345?searchTerm=%22352%20murray%20street%2C%20perth%22 Trove 29 December 1928

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Warehouse

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Painted Brick
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

15 Jul 2024

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