Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
Purton Pl Bellevue
Swan
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1903
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| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 | ||
The place is of historic significance as an example of a commercial building in the Old Port City of Fremantle dating from the gold boom period in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The place is a fine example of a Federation Free Classical 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 for associations with the Fremantle branch of the R.S.L. The place is of social significance as evidenced by its classification by the National Trust. Awning and shop fronts are not significant.
Two storey rendered building with prominent and decorative parapet and pediment, with a zero setback from the pavement. The parapet has an engaged balustrade and low piers topped with spheres at the corners of the façade; the crowned pediment is tall with highly decorative stucco. The first floor has three stucco arched timber casement windows and fanlights, flanked by engaged ashlar effect pilasters. The ground floor has an awning over the timber and glass façade, which is not original.
Built 1903 by architect T. Anthoness. Original use was not RSL, which was formed in 1920s. Various changes and restorations were made to the building in 1946 for the Wyola Club and again in 1955 (Allen & Nicholas Architects). Currently (2002), Fremantle RSL Wyola Club Inc.
Fair.
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen & Nicholas, 1955 renovations | Architect | - | - |
| T Anthoness | Architect | - | - |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | RSL Hall |
| Style |
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| Federation Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Other Render |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
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