Water Police Station & Quarters (fmr), Fremantle

Author

National Trust of Western Australia

Place Number

00945

Location

10-20 Marine Tce Fremantle

Location Details

ALSO PART OF 14385

Other Name(s)

Water Police Barracks (fmr)

Local Government

Fremantle

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 08 Mar 2007
State Register Registered 10 Jun 1994 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
Classified by the National Trust Classified 01 Apr 1974
Register of the National Estate Permanent 21 Mar 1978
Municipal Inventory Adopted 18 Sep 2000 Level 1A

Statement of Significance

The building is in excellent condition and a perfect example of Edwardian architecture. The building has been classified for historical and townscape significance as well as for its architectural merit.

Physical Description

A two storey Edwardian Stuccoed stone terrace building with a portico which protects the entry and forms a balcony for the upper floor. Stucco architraves highlight the windows and the roof is corrugated asbestos.

History

Assessment 1974 Construction 1903 Builder: Mr Abbot

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
7346 Water police station and quarters (fmr) : conservation plan. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2005
6654 10-20 Marine Terrace. Conservation works report 2003
7902 Fremantle walks. Book 2006
96 10-20 Marine Terrace Fremantle heritage assessment for the Heritage Council Heritage Study {Other} 1991

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Office or Administration Bldg
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Two storey residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Terrace housing
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Police Station or Quarters
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Terrace housing

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Wall RENDER Smooth
Wall STONE Limestone
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Roof METAL Other Metal

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Law & order
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES World Wars & other wars

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

12 Jun 2023

Disclaimer

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