Anchor House

Author

Heritage Council

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 1905 to 1922

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

Parent Place or Precinct

02031 King Street Precinct

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

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.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

Good

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

28 Sep 2022

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