Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
75-79 High St Fremantle
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1929
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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Statement of Significance
Commercial Building, 75-79 High Street, is a two storey brick building dating from the 1920s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape. The place is a simple example of the Inter-War Stripped Classical style of architecture. It is historically significant as a representation of typical commercial building stock located within the commercial areas of central Fremantle.
Physical Description
Two storey rendered and painted brick building with unadorned parapet and pediment. The first floor has five timber sash windows with stucco banding across the façade. The ground floor has a tin awning over the shopfronts, suspended by metal tie rods. Shopfront have been altered.
History
Jenkins & Co shop from 1929. Alterations carried out in 1946.
Currently (2002), Commercial -Retail Store (Terrace).
Owners (2011) advised much of the building dates from post World War Two and the 1970s & 1980s.
Integrity/Authenticity
High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining.
(These statements based on street survey only).
Condition
Condition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25987 | City of Fremantle Rate Books | Council Records |
Other Keywords
This place was adopted onto the Fremantle MHI and the Heritage List by the decision of Council on 28/09/2011.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Stripped Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
06 Mar 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
03 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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