Commercial Building

Author

City of Perth

Place Number

16433

Location

96-100 William St Perth

Location Details

REGISTERED AS PART OF 16743

Other Name(s)

Fast Food in One
KFC, Domino's Pizza & Hungry Jacks

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1888 to 1892

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 09 Jan 2004
Heritage List Adopted 20 Jun 2006

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold Current 11 Apr 2003

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 28 Mar 2023 Category 2
Local Heritage Survey Completed\Draft Category 2
Municipal Inventory Completed\Draft 13 Mar 2001
Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 YES 31 Dec 1999

Statement of Significance

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 aesthetic significance because it contributes to the visual quality of its location. 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 a representative example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of development and consolidation following the gold boom.

Physical Description

Two storey commercial building with battlement parapet and a curved pediment at northern end. Loss of original detail at ground floor level. Awning not original. The metal screen over upper level is intrusive.

History

Example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of expansion and development that followed the gold rush of the 1890's. In 1929 this building was the location of Cox Brothers which was a department store that sold furniture, drapers and fabric.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity. Has lost original detail at ground floor level but intact above.

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Visual Assessment
Draft Municipal Heritage Inventory City of Perth 2001

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
6047 Images CD No. 11 : Central Perth Buildings C D Rom 2003
6285 Images CD No. 17 : assessment photos 2002-2003. C D Rom 2003

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Present Use COMMERCIAL Restaurant
Present Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick
Other GLASS Glass
Wall RENDER Smooth
Wall BRICK Face Brick
Other METAL Steel
Other METAL Aluminium
Other TIMBER Other Timber

Historic Themes

General Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES Depression & boom
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries
OCCUPATIONS Hospitality industry & tourism

Creation Date

04 May 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

02 Aug 2024

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.