Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
2-6 Market St Fremantle
cnr Market St & Elder Pl
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1915
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 24 Apr 2003 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 1B | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 28 Oct 1974 | ||
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 | ||
The place is of historic significance as an example of a commercial building in the Fremantle Town Centre dating from the early decades of the twentieth century. The place is a fine example of a Federation Free Style building, with elaborate stucco decoration above the ground floor level, that makes a significant contribution to the streetscape. The place is of social significance as evidenced by its classification by the National Trust. Awning and shop fronts are not significant.
Two storey painted and highly decorative rendered brick corner building with a zero setback from the pavement. The first floor façade features a highly decorative parapet and pediment, with decorative pilasters and stucco between the windows. The ground floor has a veranda awning (probably not original) with metal framing and a corrugated iron roof.
On 18 November 1915, building plans were approved and passed by Council for shops on the corner of Market and Bay streets (now Elder Place), replacing a house. The building was erected for the cost of £5, 000 for Ivan G. Lewis Esquire. RAIA award. Currently (2002), Da Rocha's Restaurant & café, Pigeon Restaurant and The Alchemy, a herbal shop.
Fair/Good.
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Restaurant |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shopping Complex |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Romanesque |
| Federation Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
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