Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
914 Hay St Perth
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1918 to 1922
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 May 1996 | |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 09 Jan 2004 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | 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 inter war period. The place is of historic significance because it reflects the period of affluence and optimism following the end of World War 1. The place is a representative example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of development and consolidation following the gold boom.
Three storey commercial building with rendered spandrel emphasising the wall plane between storeys; metal framed windows bring into prominence the grid-like structure; roof surface concealed by the parapet and pediment; awning intact over modified shop fronts at street level.
The building façade notes the business Mortlock Brothers was established in 1896. The business was located in 30 Queen Street in 1900 and in 1907 tenders were called to build a three-storey warehouse with basement in Queen Street. The business imported items such as gun metal and iron, angle and gate valves, horizontal and angle check valves, sole agent and importer of Sheffield cutlery and cycle components. In 1923 they had moved premises to Hay Street; however, it is not known when the building was constructed. The business’ primary focus seems to be on selling Harley Davidson and Excelsior motorcycles and British Standard motorcars and B S A motor cars. The business supported motorcycle riders in Perth through the Harley Davidson club, holding runs to Parkerville Children’s Home and as patron of the WA Car Club during the 1920s and 1930s. The business also had a car showroom at 1016 Hay Street in the 1930s which continued into the 1950s. They were also a distributing agent for industrial engines in the 1940s.
High level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it has been altered at ground floor level but substantially intact above.
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| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hay Street West Perth Precinct Heritage Assessment Prepared for the COP by The National Trust by David Kelsall Architec | December 1995 | ||
| The Magpie | Trove | 3 August 1923 | |
| The West Australian | Trove | 15 July 1907 | |
| Western Mail | Trove | 22 December 1900 | |
| Building Style | |||
| The Daily News | Trove | 17 August 1927 | |
| Western Mail | Trove | 3 February 1949 | |
| The Argus | Trove | 27 July 1954 | |
| The Daily News | Trove | 6 July 1937 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
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