Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
50 Beaufort St Perth
Linked with 16746 Two Residences, James St
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1888
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Removed | 27 Jul 2004 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | |||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | ||
The place is a rare and early example of a hotel within the City of Perth that has been continually used for its original purpose since its construction in 1888. The place is an important element of the predominantly late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape vista north along Beaufort Street as viewed from the James Street Mall. Its massing and scale complement the landmark buildings on the west side of Beaufort Street, including the Old Police Courts, the Western Australian Museum, and the Swan Barracks. The place was owned from c.1905 by B. C. O’Brien, the first Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Council, who served in Parliament from 1901 to 1904 and again from 1908 to 1914. He was publican of the hotel from 1905 to 1938, and the hotel continued to be owned by the O’Brien’s family after his death until c.1950. The place was used by the Western Australian Trade Union movement as an informal meeting place for most of the twentieth century. The place contributes to the community’s sense of place as a well- known building in the vicinity of the Perth Cultural Centre.
Two storied commercial building with smooth render to street facades, prominent chimneys and corner pediment. Double hung sash windows at first floor level.
In 1992, ownership of Court Hotel was transferred to Rodney John Kelly. From around this time, the Hotel shifted its focus to cater for a gay and lesbian clientele. Since then, Court Hotel has become a place of great importance to these communities in Perth, being the venue of choice for a wide range of gay and lesbian social functions and activities, although it was neither the first nor the only such venue.
High level of integrity. High level of authenticity. Generally intact with alterations to door and window openings. Awnings not original.
Fair
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office Directories | State Library of Western Australia | ||
| 25623/03 | HCWA Assessment File | ||
| Cons 4156/59 | Metropolitan Water Supply Survey Plans | State Records Office of WA | |
| Aerial Photographs | Landgate | ||
| Draft MHI | City of Perth | 1999 | |
| Visual Assessment | |||
| P1966 | RPH Document |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6346 | Images CD No. 18 : Court Hotel and Two Residences Assessment Photos. | C D Rom | 2003 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Art Deco |
| Victorian Regency |
| Federation Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| PEOPLE | Local heroes & battlers |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
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