Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
55 Queen Victoria St Fremantle
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1929
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 | City of Fremantle |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 2 |
Level 2 |
City of Fremantle |
Statement of Significance
The place is a fine example of a Federation Free Style building, with elaborate stucco decoration that makes a significant contribution to the streetscape.
Physical Description
Two storey rendered building which has a decorative parapet where 'Charles Buildings' appears in stucco. The first floor has three arches with curved balconies with metal balustrades fronting the façade and accessed from the sets of timber framed French doors with multi paned fanlights above. There is an awning (not original) and recessed entrances to the shopfronts.
History
A shop and residence was constructed for George Frederick Charles at this site in 1929. Charles continued to own and occupy the place into the 1940s. In 1941-42 a cool store is noted at the site also, but it is not clear if this relates to this site or neighbouring 57 Queen Victoria Street. By 1952 he remained the owner, but the place was occupied by William James Louden. A milk depot is also noted at the rear of the site in this period.
This place was included on the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
22 May 2006Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
21 Mar 2019Disclaimer
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