Charlie Suey Store

Author

Town of Port Hedland

Place Number

05943

Location

10 Anderson St Port Hedland

Location Details

MI states "Charlie Souey's Store (fmr)

Other Name(s)

now Rock Solid Jewellers

Local Government

Port Hedland

Region

Pilbara

Construction Date

Constructed from 1935

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 28 Nov 2007 Category 2

Statement of Significance

Charlie Souey’s Store (fmr) is significant as a representation of typical 1930s structure in the town, and for the associations with Charlie Souey and various businesses since the 1930s. It contributes to the character and streetscape of Port Hedland town.

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed asbestos and corrugated iron clad bungalow raised on stumps with verandahs enclosed by dado walls and shutters. Hipped roof clad with corrugated iron. Setback from street with low perimeter fence and plantings.

History

Charlie Souey, a prominent community member and local businessman during the 1930s and 1940s, ran a general store and lived on the premises. In the late 1940s and into the 1950s, liquor sales and a meals diner were operated at the place. During the manganese boom time, Cliff and Trixie Edwards ran a wine saloon. Many local businesses have operated from the premises over the years.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Moderate to high Authenticity: Moderate Changes to place Minimal evident.

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Town of Port Hedland MI 1996

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Other Use COMMERCIAL Restaurant

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall TIMBER Other Timber
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

19 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

19 Jun 2019

Disclaimer

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