Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
300 Murray St Perth
Location Details
Cnr William St Also part of Raine Square 9824 & Central Perth Precinct 15846 Also a part of the Murray Street West Precinct P02729 Old Address: 531 Wellington Street
Other Name(s)
Complex
Wentworth Plaza/Raine Square/Royal Hotel
Construction Date
Constructed from 1904 to 1908, Constructed from 1882 to 1894
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 25 Aug 2000 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 09 Jun 1975 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 01 Nov 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
The place is of significance because it is a recognised landmark in the City of Perth. The place is of aesthetic significance because it contributes to the visual quality of its location. The place is of historic significance for associations with the construction of the railway in 1881 and the gold boom period of 1886 to 1896. The place is of aesthetic and historic significance as a fine example of Victorian architecture in the City of Perth. Register of Heritage places Assessment Documentation HCWA 27/8/99.
Physical Description
Commercial building distinguished by a diversity of roof forms and iron filigree ornamentation to mansards. Top storey treated as an attic; street facades embellished with classical details. Lost original detail at ground floor level and verandah.
History
The Royal Hotel was built in 1882 and extended and altered in 1894, 1906, 1926 & 1935. The hotel was constructed during a period of great change in Central Perth, firstly due to the railway line and secondly due to the gold boom. The gold boom saw the economy and the population of the state boom where a range of private buildings began to emerge and their architecture was a celebration of the discovery of gold and the prosperity of the state.
Refer to Register of Heritage places Assessment Documentation HCWA 27/8/99
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as it has lost original detail at ground floor level but intact above.
Condition
Very good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5065 | William, Murray, Queen and Wellington Streets streetblock (including Raine Square) heritage assessment. Draft. March 2001 | Heritage Study {Other} | 2001 |
| 11525 | Raine Square redvelopment | Archival Record | 2017 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Second Empire |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Nov 2021Disclaimer
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.