Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
915-917 Hay St Perth
Dynon's China Hall Buildings
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1920
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 09 Jan 2004 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 | ||
The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of a commercial building constructed during the inter-war period. The place is significant as a fine example of Inter-War Free Classical architecture in Perth. The place is of historic significance because it reflects the period of affluence and optimism following the end of World War One. The place is a representative example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of development and consolidation following the gold boom.
Two storey commercial building with battlement parapet and decorative pediment. Facade embellished with 'Greek Style' pilasters, rustication and prominent classical cornice, shop fronts at ground level characterised by re-entrant doors.
John Dynon and Co had established a successful import business since 1898 and were noted as being one of the largest companies in the Australian colonies. They were located in Murray Street for approximately 21 years before moving to the building in Hay Street in 1921. It’s unknown when the building was constructed. The advertisement for the business noted the types of stock including china, glass, earthenware, tea sets, dinner sets, toilet sets and fruit sets. By 1932 the building was being sold, but no bids were received. The auction advertisement described the building as exceptionally well-built brick building which contained a basement, two shops and offices on the ground floor and office space on the first floor. It was noted that the building could have a further three stories added.
Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it has lost original detail at ground floor level but intact above.
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Daily News | Trove | 11 October 1898 | |
| The West Australian | Trove | 31 March 1900 | |
| Sunday Times | Trove | 31 July 1932 | |
| The W.A. Record | Trove | 3 December 1921 | |
| The Daily News | Trove | 18 August 1932 |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4959 | Dynon's China Hall buildings (fmr) 915 Hay Street, Perth : archival record / by Palassis Architects. | Loose-leaf | 2001 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
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