Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
822-824 Hay St Perth
Cnr Hay & King St Also part of Central Perth Precinct P15846
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1900, Constructed from 1898 to 1902
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | |
| Heritage Area | Adopted | 12 May 2009 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 14 Nov 2003 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
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 the way of life of the working people of Perth in the late nineteenth and twentieth century. The place is of historic significance because it reflects the expansion and development of commerce and trade in the City of Perth in the early years of the twentieth century. The place is of social significance because the associations with the WA Sport Club.
Two-story commercial building with parapet, rendered wall surface with pilasters, string course and mouldings around the windows. Awning over shop fronts at street level replaces earlier verandah. Shop front altered.
An example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of expansion and development that followed the gold rush of the 1890s.In 1890 Western Australia achieved responsible government. This, combined with the discoveries 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.
Medium level of authenticity as it is altered at ground floor level but intact above.
Fair
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Style | |||
| 1.16/822 | COP Heritage Place File |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shopping Complex |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shopping Complex |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
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