Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
347 Murray St Perth
Location Details
Cnr King St Also part of the Central Perth Precinct P15846 Also a part of the Murray Street West Precinct P02729
Construction Date
Constructed from 1898
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 May 1981 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 25 Mar 1986 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of a commercial building constructed during the period of economic affluence and increased development that followed the gold boom.
The place is of historic significance because it reflects he expansion and development of commerce and trade in the City of Perth in the early years of the twentieth century.
The place is a representative of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of development and consolidation following the gold boom.
The place is of aesthetic and historic significance as an example of the work of architect N. Wolf who designed His Majesty's Theatre.
Physical Description
Two storey hotel addressing the corner. Rendered masonry constructed with awning probably replacing original verandah. Decorative parapet with pediments; rectangular windows at first floor level; arched windows at ground floor level. Evidence that building has been restored. Original verandahs have been lost.
History
Hotel constructed in 1898 designed by N. Wolf - architect of His Majesty's Theatre and Hotel.
Hotel dates from the period of commercial expansion in Perth following the gold rush of the 1890's.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Wolf | Architect | - | - |
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 |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Oct 2021Disclaimer
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