Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
87 James Street Northbridge
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1915
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
Connections Nightclub has historical significance for being established as Perth's first gay club in 1975, at a time when homosexuality was criminalised.
It has high social significance to the LGBTQIA+ community.
The place represents the changing attitudes, legislative change and widespread social acceptance of people of all genders and sexual orientations in the community.
Physical Description
Ground floor shopfront with nightclub located on the first floor.
History
The area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was valued by the Whadjuk Nyoongar for its low lying and swampy lakes system, which provided abundant resources. After colonisation, this land was not settled as quickly as drier areas on the ridge of Perth. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing fertile land for farming. As the population grew during the convict era of the 1850s the land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860 and taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses.
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.redbull.com/au-en/connections-gay-nightclub-perth-oral-history | Cunningham K | 2020 | |
| Metropolitan Water Supply Survey Plans | Cons 4156/64 State Records Office of WA | ||
| https://www.connectionsnightclub.com/about-the-club/ | Connections website | ||
| Post Office Directories | State Library of WA | ||
| Aerial Photographs | Landgate |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
12 Jul 2022Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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