Shiraz

Statement of Significance

A very important minor building in Napoleon Street and rare in the extent of the original fabric remaining
on the building facade. In 1903 it was occupied by D. Pugh-oc cupat ion hot s tated.

Physical Description

1995 Comment: Very important minor building and rare in the extent of the fabric of the building remaining.
A classically-derived design in masonry, all finished with painted stucco, featuring a pedimented gable, rusticated pilasters and keystoned arches. The shop retains its original shopfront and is unusual in the relationship of solid-to-void and restricted display. The canopy looks authentic and retains its pressed metal lining which could have come from the nearby Splatt & Wall pressed metal mill.
2002 Reassessment: An important early shopfront in a significant commercial area in Cottesloe.
2005 Review: A classically derived commercial design in masonry, finished in painted stucco, featuring a pedimented gable, rusticated arches, voussoired arches and small-paned original glass fanlight over the principal shop window. The typology of the building is likely derived from Fremantle commercial design rather than Perth commercial design of the period.
The suspended canopy is almost certainly later than 1903 and future archaeological and photo archive investigation should give evidence for the original shop verandah configuration and construction. The pressed metal of the canopy may have come from the nearby Splatt & Wall pressed metal mill.

Reason for Inclusion
1. The place is of higher-order local cultural heritage significance, being classified as Category 2 in the Town’s Municipal Inventory (MI).
2. In 2005 the Town undertook a review of MI Category 2 places towards the Heritage List for LPS3. The study recommended that the property be retained as Category 2.
3. The place contributes to the character and amenity of the street, locality and overall district.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity intact
Modifications living quarters now part of shop

Condition

Fair

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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