Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
920-926 Hay St Perth
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1918 to 1922
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 09 Jan 2004 | |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 May 1996 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | |||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 | |
The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of a commercial building constructed during the inter-war period. 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 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.
Two storey commercial building with moulded arches to parapet and simple pediment. Pilasters adorned with decorative mouldings. Loss of original detail to shop front.
Gilbert’s, who were a car import business specialising in Citroens were located at the building in the early 1920s. They moved to bigger premises in 1925 due to the popularity of the cars. Arthur Clarke and Sons who manufactured springs for cars, did blacksmithing and nickel-plating and silverplating were located at the building from 1925 to 1930. Their slogan was “dependable springs for motorists.” In 1929 an advertisement for The Hour Glass Library and Book Store circulating library was located in the building, possibly on the first floor. It is unknown how long the library and bookstore was located in the building. From 1930 Comet Motors occupied this building as well as 918 Hay Street. In 1934 Oxford Motor Cycle Wreckers sold Japanese motor cycles. It’s unknown how long the business was located in the building.
Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it has lost original detail at ground floor level but intact above.
Fair
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Mail | Trove | 18 January 1934 | |
| Hay Street West Perth Precinct Heritage Assessment Prepared for the COP by The National Trust by David Kelsall Architec | December 1995 | ||
| Manjimup Mail and Jardee-Pemberton-Northcliffe Press | Trove | 8 Feb 1929 | |
| Sunday Times | Trove | 18 January 1925 | |
| Sunday Times | Trove | 11 October 1925 | |
| Sunday Times | Trove | 1 September 1935 | |
| The Westralian Judean | Trove | 1 Dec 1929 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
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