COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 14 MOUAT STREET

Statement of Significance

The place is of historic significance as an example of a former commercial building in the Old Port City of Fremantle dating from the gold boom period in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The place is significant because, when viewed from the street, it is an example of a commercial building which contributes to the very significant Old Port City of Fremantle. The place is of social significance as evidenced by its classification (facade only) by the National Trust.

Physical Description

The original part of the building is a two storey stone and rendered stone building, with a zero setback from the pavement. There is a parapet with open circles and a stucco decorative and central pediment, which features a stucco wreath. The building is sided by engaged pilasters and the ground floor has an open drive through entrance to the right side and front entrance to the left. The first floor has arched timber sash windows with decorative stucco above and decorative skirts below.
Major alterations and four storey rear additions were undertaken in 2004. This part of the building is constructed in Kingspan paneling and Colorbond.

History

14 Mouat Street first appears in the Fremantle Rate Books in 1896. The building was built for Edward Henry Fothergill, who also owned the Cleopatra Hotel. As a business man E.H. Fothergill was also involved in the shipping, insurance, customs and as commission agents.

As advised by current (2011) owners, when purchased in 2002 the place was in poor condition with no foundations, much internal original fabric (staircase, floors) removed, and rising damp issues. A new four storey addition was built to the rear of the building in 2004. Works have been carried out to the original building including underpinning it with steel props to support the facade and repairing sash windows. Asbestos work sheds in the rear of the lot were removed.

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