Andrews House

Statement of Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE was updated from the MHI (2001) after the place was initally added to the Heritage List at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 20.12.1985 as part of the King Street Precinct as follows: + 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 the 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 example of a commercial building constructed in Perth during the period of development and consolidation following the gold boom.

Physical Description

(2019) The original portion of Andrews House (fmr) is a good example of the Federation Free style constructed of brick. Of note is the Murray Street and Princes Lane facades, which are predominantly unpainted and as such are relatively rare in this precinct. The addition to the rear of the building is in the post war international style sympathetic to the original design. The building is in excellent condition given the recent refurbishment in 2008.
(1991) Two storey brick stucco building with decorative parapet and central pediment. Prominent classical cornice, arched windows at first and ground floor levels. Original windows and door at ground floor level altered but original openings intact.

History

(2019) Refer to “Andrews House (Fmr.) 360 Murray Street, Perth Conservation Plan” prepared by Hocking Planning and Architecture dated August, 2008.
(1991) In 1890 Western Australia achieved responsible government. This, combined with the discovery of gold in the early 1890's, provided the catalyst for development in Perth. King Street was gazetted in 1845 and named after King William IV.

Prior to the 1890's the area around King Street was characterised by workers' cottages with shops, coal yards, smithies and foundries located in the adjacent areas of Murray and Hay Street. In the mid 1890's some smaller businesses began to establish themselves in existing cottages and a number of larger enterprises erected substantial new offices and warehouses in the area. Earlier uses primarily served the local population, however this later development was more broadly based and was a direct response to the expansion of the city centre during the gold rush.

The period from the 1890's to early decades of the twentieth century was characterised by a vigorous public works programme and corresponding expansion of commerce and trade. During this period, the character of the area around King Street was established. This area has recently (1990's) undergone a substantial programme of restoration and is now characterised by new uses including cafes, boutiques and professional offices.

(Notes extracted from the City of Perth property file: King St.)

The building has undergone external alterations and additions to the rear and internally to the upper floor offices and warehouse areas. The building was extended in 1953.

Integrity/Authenticity

High level of integrity.

Medium level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact.

Condition

Good

Uses

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