Claremont Fire Station

Author

Town of Cottesloe

Place Number

02664

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Location

441 Stirling Hwy Claremont

Location Details

Local Government

Cottesloe

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1914

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	YES	27 Jul 2015
Heritage Agreement	YES	01 Jul 1992	Text of the Heritage Agreement	Heritage Council
State Register	Registered	09 Jul 1993	Register Entry	Heritage Council

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	30 Sep 1995	Category 1	Category 1 Possible inclusion on State Register of Heritage Places. Highest level of protection appropriate: warrants further assessment for possible entry into the State Register of Hentage Places: provide maximum encouragement to the owner to conserve the significance of the place. Photographically record the place. Recommendations Individual consideration of Town Planning Incentives. Grant maximum rebates available under the act to private owners to assist in maintenance of the property. Research the history and reassess before forwarding to the Heritage Council to ensure prompt consideration.
Register of the National Estate	Registered	27 Oct 1998			Heritage Council
Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Inventory	Adopted	30 Aug 1997			Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	19 Jun 1989			Heritage Council
Register of the National Estate	Interim	24 Jun 1997			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

Landmark building of aesthetic, social and historic significance which served as the district's fire station
from 1914 to 1988. The building and its striking facade provides important evidence of the influence of
the gold boom from the turn of the century.

Physical Description

1995 Comment: Landmark building of historical and architectural interest.
Former Claremont Fire Station. A large two-storey red brick building, 1914, with contrasting stucco decoration and new Zincalume roof. Designed in the 'Federation Free Classical' style by Jack Ochiltree. Symmetrically balanced with central part projecting with dual entrances, for former fire engines, with corbelled lintel supported by rusticated pilasters. Upstairs windows above entrances are arched and decorated with tall elaborate keystone motifs. Side wings are recessed with parapeted gables. The building is a prominent landmark on the corner of Congdon Street and Stirling Highway. A recent addition is a low enclosure wall at the front and sides.
Additional Comment: On the State Heritage Register. A more recent modern office wing has been added.

Reason for Inclusion
1. The place is of higher-order local cultural heritage significance, being classified as Category 1 in the Town’s Municipal Inventory (MI).
2. The place is also heritage classified on the State Register of Heritage Places.
3. The place contributes to the character and amenity of the street, locality and overall district.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity fair
Modifications renovations and conversion into restaurant and offices -1993-4

Condition

Very Good

Associations

Name	Type	Year From	Year To
Jack Ochiltree	Architect	1914	-

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	KTA Partnership, Architects; "Claremont Fire Station - Report of the Cultural Heritage Significance"	KTA Partnership, Architects,	1991
	Battye JS; "Cyclopedia of Western Australia". Vol 1 p.542		1912

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id	Title	Medium	Year Of Publication
1691	Claremont fire station : report of the cultural heritage significance	Heritage Study {Other}	1991

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	GOVERNMENTAL	Fire Station
Present Use	VACANT\UNUSED	Vacant\Unused

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	ASBESTOS	Fibrous Cement, corrugated
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick
Wall	RENDER	Smooth

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Community services & utilities

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.