Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
837 Wellington St West Perth
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1956 to 1957
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Sep 2006 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 11 Apr 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place is of aesthetic significance as an excellent example of architecture dating form the 1960's architecture is the City of Perth.
The significance of the place is increased because it remains substantially intact.
Physical Description
A strongly sculptural masonry building. Stonewall base and feature wall. Rendered concrete glazed grid projecting to front elevation on mosaic tile column. Strong vertical elements to side street elevation.
History
West Perth developed as suburban residential area in the late 1890's. From its inception it had the characteristics of a quality neighbourhood.
Proximity to the city centre and Kings Park (then known as Perth Park), and the elevated location which provided healthy site drainage as well as cooling breezes and views over the city and hills. The area had social status already associated with addresses in nearby Mount Street and access to the city's piped water system. The area was subdivided into large residential lots for development and proceed accordingly. Less prestigious areas also developed in lower parts of the area and adjacent to the railway.
The building was used as an ANZ Bank, Markets branch in the from the late 1950s and into the 1970s. There were other businesses located in the area including a hotel and café suppliers and Ohlsson and Henderson a paint and hardware contractor, as well as a branch of the Bank of New South Wales.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
High level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact.
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224006PD | ANZ Bank, Markets Branch, 837 Wellington Street, West Perth, Image | State Library of Western Australia | 1971 |
| Ian Kelly; 'The Development of Housing in Perth (1890-1915)' | Unpublished Thesis, UWA | 1992 | |
| 23858PD | ANZ Bank, Wellington Street, West Perth, Image | State Library of Western Australia | 1957 |
| Visual Assessment |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Post-War International |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
27 Nov 2001Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
30 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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