Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
54 High St Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1938, Constructed from 1986
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 28 Sep 2011 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Sep 2011 | Level 2 | |
The place has some historic and social significance for associations with the Fremantle Buffalo Club. The façade has some aesthetic significance as an example of an Inter-War Functionalist style building which contrasts with but is not out of place in the significant High Street streetscape.
Two storey rendered building comprising of two structures. The largest and main building has an ashlar effect rendered brick balustrade veranda on the first floor; the ground floor has three entrances and two windows. The east side building joining and similar to 60 High Street, has a decorative parapet and slightly arched sash windows.
High Street was named by Surveyor General Roe - as was customary in English towns, the main street of the town was named High Street. Eastward from William Street the roadway was completed by convict labour after the Town Hall was built in 1887. High Street around the Town Hall closed to traffic in 1966. The High Street Mall was trialled in November 1973 and made a permanent pedestrian mall in 1975. The Fremantle Buffalo Club comprises of cellar plus ground and upper levels. The façade dates from 1938. Alterations were carried out by Allen & Nicholas in 1941. There were further alterations in 1986 by Michael Broderick & Partners, including demolition of the limestone wall between the original club and a shop at No. 60, demolition of later partitions, and upgrade of kitchen facilities. Internal fabric has been largely altered over the years.
This place was adopted onto the Fremantle MHI and the Heritage List by the decision of Council on 28/09/2011.
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Functionalist |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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