The Lamp Man

Author

City of Bayswater

Place Number

10000

Location

204 Whatley Cr Maylands

Location Details

Also part of P15823 Eight Avenue Precinct which was reviewed on 30/09/05 and was decided not to be assessed.

Other Name(s)

Tent Shop

Local Government

Bayswater

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 25 Feb 2020

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 17 Jun 1997 Classification 1
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 25 Feb 2020 Classification 1

Statement of Significance

This place is a representative example of an early shop and has historic value for its association with the development of the Maylands townsite, making a significant contribution to this streetscape.

Physical Description

This is a classically derived terrace of three shops with a central pediment bay flanked by symmetrically disposed bays. The upper balustrade is panelled and all three shops appear to have authentic shop fronts. The canopy is a replacement. It has stucco finished brickwork with a suspended canopy over the footpath and a metal framed shopfront.

History

A very important part of the Whatley Crescent historic commercial precinct. The terrace of three shops that haveconsiderable aesthetic value. The dwelling behind was originally the Maylands Station Master's house.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - High Authenticity - High

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

15 Dec 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

19 May 2021

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