Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
379 Wellington St Perth
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Grand Central Coffee Palace
Grand Central YWCA, Grand Hotel
Construction Date
Constructed from 1903 to 1907
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 29 May 2018 | Heritage Council | |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 29 May 2018 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 25 Aug 1995 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
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 the way of life of the wealthier residents of Perth in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. 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.
Physical Description
A four storey commercial building with rendered walls and simple detailing to intermediate storeys. Central block with small balconies.
History
Hotel dating from the period of commercial expansion in Perth following the gold rush of the 1890's.
At this period a large number of hotels or 'pubs' were built in Perth, on the outskirts of the city and in country towns. They provided accommodation and refreshment to travellers and the increasing number of immigrants arriving in the state, including the large proportion of working men from Victoria. Typically the hotel was constructed on a corner with entrance to the public bar addressing the corner and the entrance for residents on one of the streets. There was often a tower or other feature on the corner and a verandah with elaborate cast iron decoration along the street facades. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981)
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity.
Condition
Fair
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 |
|---|
| Inter-War Stripped Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
21 Apr 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Nov 2021Disclaimer
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