FORMER WEIGHBRIDGE, 2 PHILLIMORE STREET

Author

City of Fremantle

Place Number

22571

Location

2 Phillimore St Fremantle

Location Details

Local Government

Fremantle

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1921

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
(no listings)

Statement of Significance

The weighbridge is of historic significance for associations with Fremantle harbour and the shipping and transport industries of the port.

Physical Description

Single storey face brick and zincalume gable hipped roof building, with car park behind. The east side of the building has a dropped veranda supported by timber columns and multi paned sash windows.

History

In 1897 the weighbridge was first installed, acting as a gateway between the harbour and the town centre. The brick office was built in 1921 by Albert Holmes, replacing an earlier timber structure. In 1924 a new weighbridge installed, enlarged 1934. The weighbridge closed on 24/12/1984. Currently (2002), Scoot Freo - Scoot car & scooter hire.

Condition

Fair/Good.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
MI not adopted - Assess in more detail at DA The preliminary investigation indicates that this place is potentially of heritage value. It is recommended that a proper assessment of its heritage significance and the conservation policy statement be prepared when a proposal to red

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Other

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Zincalume
Wall BRICK Face Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS River & sea transport

Creation Date

06 May 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Retired

Last Update

22 Mar 2019

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