Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
661 Hay Street Mall Perth
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1906, Constructed from 1925
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The place has aesthetic value for the remaining elements of the Federation style on the upper level façade.
The place has historic value for its association with the development of the Hay Street retail precinct in the 1920s.
The place has social value for the many members of the community for its continuity of function, and contribution to the sense of place of the Hay Street mall.
The place is representative of the type of commercial premises in a retail precinct that have grown and changed as occupancies and standards change.
Physical Description
External - No. 661 Hay Street Mall forms part of no. 663 Hay Street and is characterised by a highly ornamented façade above canopy level. The symmetrical façade is terminated at the east and west ends by prominent pediments standing high above the main wall height. The ornamentation is bold and varied consisting of swags, scrolls, flowers and leaves.
The facade contains five windows across the full width of the facade including three central arched openings and a larger arched opening in the two end sections. The top lights in each opening remain as the original three section window but the main opening beneath has been changed to a single pane in all the windows. The building is painted brick to the upper level.
The shop frontage to the ground level section has been replaced with a contemporary arrangement.
Internal - Open plan shop with contemporary shop fitout with no evidence of original details.
History
The buildings at 661 and 663 Hay Street were constructed c1906 for the owner Arthur E Morgans who owned a number of properties in this section of Hay Street in the early 20th century.
The tenancies on the two floors were occupied by a series of businesses. In the 1910s and 1920s the ground floor was occupied by a succession of cafes.
In c1925, tailors Cogan Brothers purchased the property and engaged architects, Edgar Le B Henderson to design an extension at the rear of the building for additional workrooms.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity. The ornate upper levels of the façade have been retained. The larger window panes were originally divided with glazing bars but these have since been replaced with a single pane. The traditional angled shop frontage has been replaced with a flat frontage and concertina doors.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Assessment | |||
| Perth - CM321798/17 | Hay Street Mall Heritage Area Study | Hocking Heritage Studio | 2017 |
| Historical Aerial Photographs | Landgate | ||
| Post Office Directories | State Library of Western Australia | ||
| City of Perth Rates Books |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Romanesque |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
15 Mar 2021Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Jun 2024Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.