Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
21-27 Market St Fremantle
Associated with 953 - PRINCESS THEATRE (FMR)
Biddles Building
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1899
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 28 Oct 1974 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 1B | |
The place is a modest example of a commercial building dating from the first decades of the twentieth century that forms part of a group of similar places and makes a contribution to the streetscape of the Old Port City of Fremantle. The place is a fine example of a Federation Free Classical style building, with elaborate stucco decoration above the ground floor level, that makes a significant contribution to the streetscape. The place is a significant landmark in the Old Port City of Fremantle. The place is of social significance as evidenced by its classification by the National Trust. Original shopfronts, where they remain, are significant.
Three storey painted brick building with bracketed and balustraded parapet and a zero setback from the pavement. The building has four bays divided by engaged pilasters extending through the parapet. The ground floor has an awning (probably not original) with pressed metal lining intact, number 25 has a recessed shop front. The first floor has arched windows with decorative stucco sills; decorative stucco is also featured below the parapet. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in March 2010 by Heritage and Conservation Professionals for a DA submission to Council (DA0689/09) for minor internal alterations and a rear courtyard.
Designed by Edwin Summerhayes for Capt Frank Biddles, and built in 1899. Biddles was a pastoralist, master pearler and land landowner. Currently (2002), various retail outlets. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in March 2010 by Heritage and Conservation Professionals for a DA submission to Council (DA0689/09) for minor internal alterations and a rear courtyard.
Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).
Condition assessed as fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Summerhayes | Architect | - | - |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shopping Complex |
| Other Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Pointed Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
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