Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
13-15 Market St Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 | |
| State Register | Registered | 09 Feb 1996 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 1A | |
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 May 1974 | ||
| Statewide Post Office Survey | Completed | 01 Mar 1992 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
This building is one of the most important civil buildings in Fremantle and therefore it has been classified for its social and historical significance as well as for its architectural and townscape importance. It's presence is essential to maintain the character of Fremantle.
A two storey brick building with an attic floor designed in the Romanesque style. It has very little ornamentation but horizontal cement dressings over the brickwork and accentuating the windows resulting in a harmonious composition. The entries are through arched porches which originally created balconies but today these have been enclosed.
Assessment 1974 Construction: 1907 Architect/Designer: Department of Home Affairs Builder: Atkin & Law
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5398 | Fremantle post and telegraph office building and telephone exchange : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2001 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Style |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, corrugated |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
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