Local Government
Victoria Park
Region
Metropolitan
932-934 Albany Hwy East Victoria Park
between Willis & Balmoral Sts
Victoria Park
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1937
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 14 Jul 1998 | Category C | |
This building has aesthetic and historical significance. It is representative of the Inter-War Old English architectural style, not commonly seen in Victoria Park. Direct links with doctors from the 1930s give the house an historical background connected with early medical practitioners in East Victoria Park.
This building sits on a large block and is set well back from Albany Highway. It probably dates from between the Wars, and displays some characteristics of the Tudor Revival, Old English style, but in a very simplified form. It is predominantly a red brick building, sitting on a rusticated limestone base with a reddish terracotta tiled roof. A central gable pulled forward from the main building is the principal feature and is emphasised by its Tudor style timber and rough cast render detailing. The upper storey was originally a verandah with half timber posts on large expressed masonry piers, but this has been enclosed with windows.
This two storey house was built for a Dr Bladen in 1937. It was used as a doctor's surgery and private home until Bladen moved to Midland. The second owner, also a doctor, lived in the house but worked in the practice of Dr Tom Meagher at Sussex Street, East Victoria Park. (Dr Meagher was later Lord Mayor of Perth.) Mr Litas, a prominent citizen and property owner, also owned the house for a period. After a number of uses, other than for residential purposes, the house lay unoccupied until the end of 1995. It has been developed for commercial purposes and now houses a bridal wear business.
INTEGRITY: Internal changes but otherwise uncompromised
Very Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Mr Cliff Houghton and Mr Cooper (Maxime's Bridal House)-Oral Histroy". | 1997 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Original Use | HEALTH | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Type | General | Specific |
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| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
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