RSL CLUB, 81-83 HIGH STREET

Author

National Trust of Western Australia

Place Number

00922

Location

81-83 High St Fremantle

Location Details

Local Government

Fremantle

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 08 Mar 2007

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 18 Sep 2000 Level 1B
Register of the National Estate Permanent 21 Mar 1978
Classified by the National Trust Classified 28 Oct 1974

Statement of Significance

Another example of "Boom time" architecture, displaying the new Federation style of less ornament. (compare with neighbouring building No 86 - 87,w which was built two years before) Essential to maintain the character and scale of Fremantle. An important component of the West End.

Physical Description

Two storey stucco commercial building with 'restrained' ornamentation - a raised pediment, balustrade parapet horizontal shadow lines and arched windows.

History

Assessment 1974 Construction 1903 Architect/designer: T. Anthoness

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Other Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL RSL Hall
Original Use COMMERCIAL Bank
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Free Classical
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

02 Oct 2023

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