Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
69-75 Barrack Street Perth
Location Details
Other Name(s)
61-73 Barrack Street
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Construction Date
Constructed from 1920
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Area | Adopted | 05 Aug 2009 |
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 | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The place has historical value as a commercial building constructed in Perth c. 1895 during the period of expansion and development that followed the gold rush of the 1890s.
It has aesthetic significance for its contribution to the Barrack Street streetscape.
Physical Description
Two storey commercial building with shops at street level. Shop fronts not original. Original fabric at first floor level with infill glazing panels not original. Original parapet and pediment. Awning may be original.
History
Barrack Street was so named because it is located adjacent to the parade ground and barracks set aside for the original planning of Perth for offices and soldiers. This area extended from St. Georges Terrace to Hay Street and from Barrack Street to Pier Street. The barrack ground formed the buffer in the original plan for Perth between the western commercial area and the eastern administrative part of town.
The area became the site for various government buildings including the Town Hall in 1867. Barrack Street was subdivided in the 1890s. A number of lots with narrow frontages were created but a number of investors bought adjacent lots to develop larger buildings.
Numerous businesses have occupied the multiple outlets within the building over the course of its history. It is difficult to determine the date of construction without deeper research, as there have been shops in this location since before 1893. It was typical in the late 1890s economic boom for buildings to be demolished and rebuilt, and also refurbished with a modern style in the Inter-War years.
The building at Nos. 63-75 was originally Nos. 101-113, and for a long time (c. 1920s to at least 1949) the ground floor (Nos. 63-69) was occupied Cecil Brothers Shoe Stores.
Integrity/Authenticity
High integrity.
Medium authenticity.
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'A City and its Setting' | G. Seddon & D. Ravine | 1986 | |
| Visual Assessment | |||
| Metropolitan Water Supply Survey plan (Cons 4156/6) | State Records Office of WA | ||
| Post Office Directories | State Library of Western Australia |
Other Keywords
Local Heritage Area - Barrack Street (Adopted 5 August 2009)
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Stripped Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
15 Apr 2021Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Dec 2023Disclaimer
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