PERTH BUILDINGS

Fully detailed summary of Perth's Buildings of significance, this is a work in progress. UNDER CONSTRUCTION #####

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"The Perth Town Hall"

Cnr Barrack / Hay St's., Perth

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Chanel in 2013

39 King St., Perth - All the restoration work done in 2012 was covered by white paint !!! Update 2016 still white, no explanation. (see below 2012 photo)

Linneys in 2012

39 King St., Perth - 2012 Facade brought back to original state, see the photo previous to this to see what happened when Chanel took over these premises in 2013. (still no explanation for this outrage)

1 Adelaide Tce., Perth - "Worley Parsons Building"

Stands on the site of the old Ozone Hotel. 1 Adelaide Tce, Perth.

2 Adelaide Tce., Perth - "Police Headquarters"

Heritage Listed building. Built in c1960s. 2 Adelaide Tce, Perth.

1 St.George's Tce., "Taxation Office" (Duxton Hotel)

1 St George's Tce., Perth = On the site which in 1894 was formerly Christian Brother's College, the Perth Taxation Office was built and now known as the Duxton Hotel.

St.George's Tce., Perth - "Government House"

The first Govt House was built in 1834 by Captain James Stirling. Pictured is the new Government House built in 1863 by convicts under the direction of Richard Roach Jewell in the Tudoresque style, and garden escarpment of Jacobean style.

St.George's Tce., Perth - "Government House Ballroom"

In 1925 Audrey Jacob shot her lover Cyril Gidley at a charity ball at the Ballroom, they had been engaged but when he snubbed her for another and refused to talk to her at the ball, she shot him dead on the dance floor.

Stirling Gardens, St.George's Tce., Perth - "Court House Museum"

Built in 1836 and opened March 24 1837 in Stirling Gardens is Perth's oldest surviving building, designed by Henry W. Reveley the first Civil Engineer, the stuccoed walls are of stone rubble construction and cost ₤2,930 to build. It was used for worship by the Anglican Church until 1846 and dually as the Court House, also used as the first Boy's School until their own building was erected in 1854, and also by the Girl's School for musical evenings, debates and concerts. Stirling Gardens, Perth.

Stirling Gardens, St.George's Tce., Perth - "Supreme Court"

Built in 1903, designed by J. H. Grainger and built by W. F. Vincent and Sons in the Italian Renaissance style, in Donnybrook white stone and brick with cement facing with Darling Range granite foundations, the building cost was approx .₤65,000. The first case heard was of Robert Palin, former convict, sentenced to hang for robbery with violence. Stirling Gardens, Perth

Cnr 40 St. George's Tce., and Barrack St., Perth - Westpac Building

44 St. George's Tce., Perth - Amcom Building

50 St. George's Tce., Perth - Calibre House

Cnr 111 St.George's Tce., and William St., Perth - "Elder House"

Now Elder's Place, but before the 1860s this site was known as Dyer's Corner, after that a two storey building stood on this site and it was known as Barnett's Corner.

140 St. George's Tce., Perth - AMP Building

30 Storey skyscraper, 430 ft high. On the site that was formally known as Carr Corner, was bought by AMP in 1910, and AMP Chambers was built in 1915 and demolished in 1972. The new AMP Building was built in 1975.

125-131 St.Georges Tce., Perth. "Newspaper House"

125-131 St.Georges Tce., Perth - Inter-War Commercial Palazzo Baroque revival style, an award winning design of it's year, architect Sir J. Talbot Hobbs, the foundation stone houses in a cylinder, copies of West Australian & Western Mail etc printed on indestructible paper, and silver coins. Built on the site formally where George Shenton's portico-ed residence stood. Still with original central arcade feature, Art Deco decorated columns, timber panelled dados, barrel vaulted ceiling, terrazzo floor and large double sided historic bronze electronic clock which has been fully restored. Missing is the feature over the centre piece of the front parapet which was The West Australian's coat of arms modelled & cast in pressed cement. In 1935 the arcade housed Laubman & Pank Opticians, In 1949 the basement housed The Lattice Tearooms, & in arcade The Wee Lattice Sandwich Supply, Built in 1933. Heritage listed building. Now fully restored, right down to the inclusion of the black and white awnings on the street front. Now home to The Print Hall Restaurant and Bar, Bob's Rooftop Bar (Bob Hawke)

133 St.George's Tce., Perth - "Royal Insurance Building"

133 St.George's Tce., Perth - Now The Heritage Brasserie Bar Boardroom & Bobe'che Bar downstairs. Inter-War Commercial Palazzo style, built of Donnybrook sandstone. Designed by Hobbs, Forbes & Partners, costing £53,876 to build, winning 3rd prize for Street Architecture. In 1949 Royal Ins, Lancashire Ins, Legal Ins, Standard Ins, Liverpool, London & Globe Ins, Thames & Mersey Marine Ins, In 1947 Malcolm Crofts, messenger boy, had his foot crushed in the lift. Built in 1932. Heritage listed building. Now fully restored.

135 St.George's Tce., "The West Australian Trustee Executor Agency Co"

135 St.George's Tce., Perth - Now Trustee Bar & Bistro. Inter-War Commercial Palazzo style. Architect Hobbs, Smith and Forbes, Donnybrook sandstone clad, built in 1926. Extra floor added in 1954. Heritage listed building. Now fully restored.

152 - 158 St. George'sTce., Perth - Central Park Building

A 51 storey office tower, an outstanding design with distinctive sculptural quality, now completely obliterated from the city skyline by the BHP Billiton building. Architect - Forbes & Fitzhardinge, Central Park was completed in 1992. — at 152 - 158 St. George's Tce., Perth.

240 St.George's Tce, Perth - Woodside Plaza

29 storey skyscraper,architect - Kann Finch & Partners, building began 2001 and was completed in 2004.

Cnr St George's Tce, and Mount St, Perth - "The Terrace Hotel"

Built in 1892, and originally called Bishop's Grove, now a 15 room luxury Hotel, Restaurant and Bar. Cnr St George's Tce., and Mount St., Perth

Top of St.George's Tce., Perth - "Barrack's Arch"

A free standing arch is all that remains after demolition in 1966 of the three storey building that housed the Pensioner Guards who protected the public from convicts. Built in 1866. Top of St.George's Tce., Perth

Overlooking Mitchell Freeway - "Parliament House"

Overlooking Mitchell Freeway

18 Howard St., Perth - "Traders Building"

In 1930 North British & Mercantile Ins Co & W.A. Red Cross & British Traders Ins Co, In 1934-36 Red Cross & British Traders Ins Co, In 1940 British Traders & Union Ins Soc of Canton Ltd, In 1949 H.U.Kendall Upholsters & Colin Lennox Enquiry Agt, In 1953 building sold for £23,000. Heritage listed building. 18 Howard St., Perth

20 Howard St., Perth - "Phoenix Chambers"

Phoenix Assurance Co. - Victorian Gothic Revival style. In 1913-53 Royal Exchange Assurance Corp. In 1906-08 Haynes, Robinson & Cox Barristers, In 1909-13 Phoenix Ass Co & Haynes, Robinson & Cox Barristers & Sol, & Taxation Dept, In 1930-34 Robinson, Cox & Wheatley Barristers & Royal Exchange Ass, In 1936 Robinson, Cox, McDonald & Louch Barristers & Royal Exchange Ass, In 1940 C.Reid, Hastings Imperial Trade & Royal Exchange Ass Co, In 1949 C.Reid, Hastings Imperial Trade & Robinson, Cox, McDonald & Louch Solicitors & Royal Exchange Ass, In 1953 building sold for £36,000. Heritage listed building. Built c1906. 20 Howard St., Perth

8-10 The Esplanade, Perth - "Atlas Building" (Phoenix House)

Built in 1931 in the Inter-War Free Classical Art Deco style and just unveiled after a lengthy facelift 2012, originally had an 'Atlas' life size figure holding up the world globe on top of the facade which was removed in 1969, and a metal peaked decorated cornice coming out from the dark surround above the columns also the lettering Atlas Building at the very top and Atlas Assurance Company Limited below the dark surround and Accident * Fire * Marine just below the columns. The facade is of a salmon pink glazed stone, and inside the foyer are Terracotta and Egyptian features. Beautifully restored and Heritage listed.

18 The Esplanade, Perth - "New Esplanade Hotel"

18 The Esplanade, Perth

Cnr 30 The Esplanade / Howard St., Perth - "Chancery House"

In 1930 Rowntree & Co Pty Ltd. - Cnr 30 The Esplanade / Howard St., Perth

71 Mount St., Perth - "Mt. Eliza Apartments"

Modernist style, rocket like tower landmark, architect Krantz & Sheldon, 180 deg panoramic views, (approx AU$3,275,000 for the top apartment in 2012). Built in 1965. 71 Mount St., Perth

18 Bellevue Tce., Perth - Sunny Mead now Bellevue

Built in 1961 designed by Krantz and Sheldon - up until 2012 it was probably one of the most beautiful iconic buildings you are likely to see, now renovated revamped or whatever, and completely wrecked, how this was approved I will never understand.

3 Barrack St., Perth - "Weld Club"

3 Barrack St., Perth

81 Barrack St., Perth - Liberty Cinema

111-113 Barrack St., Perth - "Chas Carter"

111-113 Barrack St., Perth. Building with the Iron Mask (Mask will now be removed) - Chas Carter Ltd Greengrocer Wine & Spirit Mchts in 1926, Charlie Carter Grcrs in 1930-32, C.H.Ferguson Auctioneer in 1933, State Furn Store in 1934-41, Edna May Tea Rooms in 1944-47, Rushleigh Cafe Restaurant in 1949, Heritage listed building.

115-117 Barrack St., Perth - "Smith's Chambers"

City Toilet Club Hairdressers & Patterson & Ross Contrs & Perth Brick & Tile Co & Tregurtha & Co Accs in 1906, B.Rosenblatt Tobacco & Hairdresser in 1926, Basement: Fred Davis Gymnasium, Rosenblatt HairD/Tob & Plunkett the Taylor in 1930, Basement: Dick Cullen Gymnasium, Plunkett the Taylor & General Distr & Art Blind Manuf, in 1931, John Plunkett the Taylor & A.G.Russell Comm Agt in1932 Miss Billie Flint HairDr/Tob & A.G.Russell Comm Agent in 1933, Miss Billie Flint HairDr/Tob & Plunkett the Taylor & N.Zafer Fruit Mkt in 1934, Queen of Hearts Tea Rms & Plunkett the Taylor & Rapid Bootmkrs in 1935, Queen of Hearts Tea Rms & Plunkett the Taylor & Gleeson HairDr/Tob in 1937-38, Kost Ka Tea Rms & Gleeson HairDr/Tob in 1939, Cyril Kalman Chemist & Guilfoyle / Cohney Medical Prac & Gleeson HairDr/Tob in 1940-49, Heritage listed building. (Will be renovated soon)

143 Barrack St., Perth - "Phineas Seeligson Pawnbroker"

Phineas Seeligson Pawnbroker in 1895-97, (1893 Phineas originally in Murray St), Albert.T.Jones Pawnbroker in 1898-30. Vacant in 1931, Fred Flynn Clothier & Outfitter in 1932-33, Vacant in 1934, Wellington Loan Off / Pawnbrokers in 1935-39, Vacant in 1940, Roberts Health Academy Health Foods in 1941-49, ANZ Bank in 1954. Originally had a ornate verandah. Heritage listed building. Built in c1890 (Number change in the past No.177) — at 143 Barrack St., Perth. (Still awaiting renovation)

Murray St., Perth - "Ainslie House"

Murray St., Perth

Nr Cnr Murray / Victoria Sq., Perth - "Royal Perth Hospital Administration Building"

Originally built as a Nurse's Home in 1896. Built in Federation Queen Anne style. Near corner Murray and Victoria Square, Perth

Cnr Murray St., / Victoria Sq., Perth - "Royal Perth Hospital Admin" (cont)

Cnr Murray St., / Victoria Sq., Perth

10 Murray St., Perth - Kirkman House

A Nursing Home opened in 1909. In front of this building is an enormous Moreton Bay Fig tree which is Heritage listed). 10 Murray St., Perth

57 Murray St., Perth - "Chief Secretary / Public Health Department" (fmr)

57 Murray St., Perth - Formally the Public Health Department, Federation Free Classical style of Donnybrook Stone designed by chief architect Hillson Beasley, constructed by builder S. B. Alexander. Built in 1912 - 57 Murray St, Perth

70-74 Murray St., Perth - "W.A. Govenment Stores"

(now Royal Perth Hospital clinic, storage & records), Govt Bldg in Federation Free Classical style with elements of Georgian style, builder William Atkins & chief architect Hillson Beasley, brick & Donnybrook stone & built in 1911. — at 70-74 Murray St., Perth.

Cnr Murray St., / Irwin St., Perth - "Perth Fire Station"

Cnr Murray St., and Irwin St., Perth

Cnr Murray St., / 70 Pier St., Perth - "Railton Temperance Hotel" now Pensione Hotel

Cnr Murray St., / 70 Pier St., Perth - The recently refurbished 98 room Pensione Hotel. The Railton Temperance Hotel was designed by Forbes and Fitzhardinge, five 1903 shops and half the Coffee Palace were demolished for the building of the Railton, the first Hotel built in Perth after WWII. Built in 1964. (2016 Some fool has decided all the colourful panels needed to be painted grey)

197-199 Murray St., Perth - "Richie and Jackman"

Richie & Jackman Elect & Phineas Seeligson Pawnbrokers in 1914, (next to Carillon Arc formally Strelitz Ave), facade in great need of work, before there is nothing left to work with. — at 197 - 199 Murray St., Perth.

Cnr Murray St., / Forrest Place, Perth - "Commonwealth Bank"

Building designed by architect John Smith Murdoch, is in the inter-war Beaux Arts style and is of stone from Greenmount Quarry which was transported via dray to the site, the timber was from Bunnings, Built in 1933 Cnr Murray St., & 1 Forrest Place, Perth

Forrest Place, Perth - "Perth Post Office" now H & M

Forrest Place, Perth

307-313 Murray St., Perth - "A. G. Knoxs and Faulding"

Now Country Road - In 1910 A.G.Knoxs Mchts & Faulding & Co Ltd, In 1920-30 Faulding & Co Ltd Chemist Manu, — at 307-313 Murray St., Perth.

317-319 Murray St., Perth - "Victoria Carriage Company"

Now The Margaret River Chocolate Co & Providore. In 1908-09 Victoria Carriage Co. In 1911 J.W.Bateman Mchts. In 1913 J.W.Bateman Mchts & Mt Lyell Chemical Works. In 1920 J & W.Bateman Mchts, In 1930 Falk & Co Ltd. — at 317-319 Murray St., Perth.

360 Murray St., Perth - "Andrews House"

Andrews House built in 1910. Now housing Cox Howlett and Bailey Woodland 360 Murray St., Perth

410 Murray St., Perth - "Telephone Exchange" (Fujitsu)

Now Fujitsu. Building fully restored. 410 Murray St., Perth

Cnr 451 Murray / Milligan St., Perth - "H. D. and H. O. Wills Aust Ltd" now Quest Apartments

Building fully restored and three levels added to top in 2007. Cnr 451 Murray & Milligan St., Perth

Cnr 453 Murray and Milligan St's., Perth - "Hostel Milligan"

Built in 1930. Nestled behind is Pearl Villa built in 1886, an old heritage house the plan is to restore it and remove the buildings surrounding it, except for the facades creating a plaza. In 1931-35 Hostel Milligan proprietor Mrs Vera Hallam, Cnr Milligan / 453 Murray St., Perth

Cnr 454 Murray / Milligan St's., Perth - "Fast Eddys"

Cnr 454 Murray and Milligan St's Perth

48 Pier St., Perth - "People's Palace"

48 Pier St., Perth - Federation Free Classical style. Built in 1903

Cnr 99 Plain St., / Hay St., Perth - "Dept of Housing"

Built in 1974 and opened by Hon D.H. O'Neil M.L.A. Minister For Housing, Architects: State Housing Commission, Contractor: H.A. Doust Pty Ltd. Cnr 99 Plain St., / Hay St., Perth

528-532 Hay St., Perth - "Canton Lounge Bar Restaurant"

the original eye-catching blue/green tiles have been actually painted over ?? In 1904-05 The Celtic Club, In 1908 F. Bellotti Cafe & Celtic Club, In 1910 Miss Elizabeth Burk Cafe & The Celtic Club, In 1916 The Celtic Cafe & Celtic Club, In 1936 The Canberra Cafe, In 1945-49 Rendezvous Dining Rooms Restaurant, Built in c1903. (street number change in past 322) — at 528-532 Hay St., Perth.

Hay St., Perth "Nike"

Hay St., Perth

660 Hay St., Perth - "Ascot Frock Shop"

The Ascot Frock Shop in 1945, (now repainted 2012) — at 660 Hay St., Perth.

664 Hay St., Perth - "Ally Fashions"

664 Hay St., Perth

Hay St., Perth - "Carillon City"

Originally two arcades, called City Arcade and Carillon, now merged to become Carillon City Arcade.- originally I think, (I am still researching), the Strelitz Building stood on this site, built by the Strelitz brothers. Featured on top of the building are the Carillon Bells, 36 bells in a glass tower which play now everyday at 1pm, a great tourist attraction. Hay St., Mall, Perth

700-704 Hay St., Perth - "Piccadilly Theatre Arcade"

700 - 704 Hay Street Mall, Perth. An Art Deco building in the Inter-war Functionalist style, the Theatre and Shopping Arcade, designed by William Leighton for Claude de Bernales and opened in 1938 with a seating capacity of 1,100. Costing 75,000 pounds. Inside the main theatre are Atlas style sculptures on the walls by Edward Kohler. Refurbished in 1984 costing $2million, and winning an Architectural Award, after this, the Theatre and Arcade was purchased by Alistair Norwood for $9.9million. In 1992 the Theatre and Arcade was sold to Winston Holdings, Su-Rama and Ayoman Pty Ltd. Classified by the National Trust. There are 3 Cinemas the original has a resident ghost, thought to be that of a customer who was locked in one night and fell down the stairs and was found dead in the morning. I myself have experienced a very strange ghostly presence while watching a movie this year 2012, an unexplained pacing up and down, up and down on the landing and absolutely nobody there at all, I actually swung around several times to tell them to stop and sit down, but there was nobody. The building is in desperate need of re-painting.

Cnr 726 Hay and William St., Perth - "The Economic Store Ltd"

(Walsh's Cnr) - Inter- War Art Deco style designed by Talbot and Hobbs, built in 1923, former building destroyed by fire in 1921, Mr Kauffman of the Metropolitan Dental Co raised the alarm, the flames were likened to that of a Volcano, the Proprietor of the store was Sir William Lathlain Mayor of Perth. In 1927 Eliza McNeil guilty of stealing a hat, fined £5 also Frank Steet charged for stealing a bed tick. In 1928 Alison Bannetyne was fined £5 for stealing. In 1929 George Baden Lathlain employee and son of Sir William Lathlain MLC Proprietor of Economic, committed suicide by shooting himself in his car. In 1931 Harry Mason alias Young, was fined £10 for stealing a overcoat & hanger. In 1932 Robert Glover was sent to prison for 6mths for obtaining goods with a fraudulent cheque. In 1940 Noel Clarke stole 42 cartoons from Economics. In 1944 Phyllis Landsdown having stolen a frock, lied that she had been given it by Vi Barnes, she was sentenced to 2yrs for perjury and fainted in the dock. In 1946 Dorothy Smith calmly put on a new coat and walked out of Economics, she was sentenced for 2mths. In 1951 Mae Menner of South Perth, Economic cashier of the layby section for 5yrs, charged with stealing £5 and a blanket, placed on a good behaviour bond of £10 and 6mths. In 1956 a dejected figure, Doris Ingram stood in the dock, having followed a sailor over from Eastern States, had stolen 2 frocks and was fined £13/17/-. — atCnr 726 Hay and William St., Perth.

804-808 Hay St., Perth - "A. W. Dobbie Co., Ltd"

Dobbie Mfrs & Importers Piano & Organ Warehouse in 1910-30, Dobbie Engraving Works & The Aust Radio Supply in 1931-35, Dobbie Engineering & Electroplating & Mantle & Co Radio & Sewing Machines in 1936, Mantle & Co & Burtol Dry Cleaners Ltd in 1937-47, Boffins in 1949 until 2014 now 2016 empty — at 804-808 Hay St., Perth.

Cnr 826-834 Hay and King St., Perth - "Commerce Building"

housing the Amateur Sports Club, (now Gucci) recently had all rendering removed to reveal beautiful brickwork & decorative mouldings, the opening ceremony for the Club was 3rd Oct 1903. — at Cnr Hay / King St's., Perth.

843 - 845 Hay St., Perth - Ilbery's House

843 - 845 Hay St., Perth.

856 Hay St., Perth - "Crown Building"

n 1935 H.J.Wigmore & Co Ltd Neon Lighting, In 1949-55 Metropolitan Clothing Co, Tailors, & Bearing Service Co of Aust & Engineering Supplies, Ball & Roller Bearing Specialists, (Crown roof centrepiece & horse heads added later). In 1931 John Orlando Parks a Tobacconist, was arrested for keeping a common betting house at the Crown Bldg, — at 856 Hay St., Perth.

868-870 Hay St., Perth - "Bungalow Buildings"

In 1910-11 Rt Hon Sir John Forrest P.C., K.C.M.G., M.P., "The Bungalow". In 1930 Westralian Distributors Ltd & All British Cars Hillman & Humber, In 1949 Cralks (1933) Pty Ltd Furniture Manuf, (Number change in past 858). — at 868-870 Hay St., Perth.

878 Hay St., Perth - "Boulangerie"

Jean Pierre Sancho, In 1930 Bolton, Son & White Motor Body Bldrs, In 1949-58 Coventry Motor Replacements, — at 878 Hay St., Perth. (2016 still painted in ghastly orange)

888-890 Hay St., Perth - "Butterworth Buildings"

Inter-War Free Classical style, In 1912 Baker & Carrick's Motor Garage, In 1930 A.E.Craig Motor & Cycle Wrks & Mortlock Bros Motor & Cycle Ware-housemen, In 1949 C.S.Baty & Co Radio Manuf, In 1916 the oil store of Messrs Lloyd's Ltd was entered and tins of oil valued at £3.6s stolen, the property recovered in the possession of William Thos. Malpass, Engineer, who was charged with breaking and entering. — at 888-890 Hay St., Perth.

906-914 Hay St., Perth - "Mortlock Bros Ltd" Est 1896

Mortlock Bros - In 1919 Grave & Dwyer Bulk Store. In 1925-49 Mortlock Bros Ltd Motor & Cycle Agents, restored building, home of 78 Records. Mortlock Building built in c1916. 906-914 Hay St., Perth

918-920 Hay St., Perth - "Cumpston Engravers"

In 1913-19 R. S.Cumpston Engravers, In 1920-25 Grave & Dwyer Motor Co & R.S.Cumpston Engravers, In 1927-49 Comet Motors Ltd & R.S.Cumpston Engravers. Built in c1913. Restored building. 918-920 Hay St., Perth

926-930 Hay St., Perth - "Acme Rubber Co"

In 1925 Acme Rubber Co & Nolan, Smith & Co Importers Motor Body Parts. In 1927 Nolan, Smith & Co & Arthur North Tearooms. In 1930 Flower Davies & Johnson Ltd., Motor Cycle Depot, In 1940-49 Oxford Motor Cycle Wreckers, 926-930 Hay St., Perth

930-934 Hay St., Perth - "Alexander Hostel"

In 1904 Jas Balmer Coffee Palace & June Waldren Hairdresser. In 1905 Jas Balmer Coffee Palace & Gerald Walkden & Solomon Brown Bootmaker. In 1906 G.E.Walkden Coffee Palace & Solomon Brown Bootmaker. In 1907 R.Ward Coffee Palace & Solomon Brown Bootmaker. In 1908 Mrs Forward Coffee Palace & Solomon Brown Bootmaker. In 1910-11 Mrs E.Ramsden Coffee Palace & Solomon Brown Bootmaker. In 1913 Misses Fell & Langden Confectioners & Rafael Llorens Coffee Palace & Solomon Brown Bootmaker. In 1920 Leslie Lindley Confectioner & Tea Rms & Solomon Brown Bootmaker, In 1925-27 H & N Saleeba Fruit & Confectioner & Solomon Brown Bootmaker. In 1930-42 Alexander Hostel & Solomon Brown, Bootmaker, In 1945-49 Alexander Hostel & Miss Hope Brown Boot Repairs, (number change in the past 664). Restored building. 930-934 Hay St., Perth

Cnr Hay / Milligan St's., Perth - "Melbourne Hotel"

Original site of the Retreat Inn which was demolished to build the Melbourne Hotel in Federation Free Classical style, designed by Peter Wilson, owned by John de Baun who also built the Palace Hotel. In 1901-06 Melbourne Hotel. In 1907-08 Proprietor D.Radford. In 1909-10 Licensee J.A.Barry. In 1911-16 Licensee Jno B.Murphy. In 1917-22 Licensee Blaney-Murphy, In 1923 Licensee R.Barnhart. In 1924-27 Licensee W.Lightly. In 1928-29 Licensee A.D.Connolly. In 1930-34 Licensee L. P. Phillips. In 1935-36 Licensee J.A.Safe. In 1937-41 Licensee D.Ryan. In 1942-46 Licensee Mrs A. Bowman. In 1947-49 Licensee Mrs M. Cook. Built in 1897. Fully restored. Heritage listed building. Cnr Hay & Milligan Sts., Perth. (2016 the part of the Melbourne Hotel seen here beyond the palm to the left has been demolished as that section was built approx 1980 to match the rest of the building, which became a loophole for developers to step in to build a modern building behind and to the left of the Hotel).

996 Hay St., Perth - "Ellement Apartments"

996 Hay St., Perth

1000 Hay St., Perth - "Design Farm"

1000 Hay St., Perth

41-45 Milligan St., Perth - "Hertz"

In 1932 Milligan Car Sales (J. Hallam), In 1933-34 Milligan Car Sales (J. Hallam prop) & W.A. School of Health and Strength Gym, In 1935 Milligan Car Sales (Sam Cooper propr) & W.A. School of Health and Strength Gym, In 1936 Milligan Car Sales (Sam Cooper prop) & The Little Treasure Recreation Club, In 1937-39 Milligan Car Sales (Sam Cooper prop) & Milligan Dining Room Restaurant, In 1940-45 Milligan Car Sales. Built in 1931. 41-45 Milligan St., Perth

68 Milligan St., Perth - "Roller Skate"

This Art Deco Building was once a Roller Skating Rink.

30-38 King St., Perth - "Akroyd Buildings"

30-38 King St., Perth. A heritage listed building.

Wellington St., Perth - "Perth Arena"

Architecturally designed by Cameron Chisholm, Nicol and ARM, it;s design based on the Eternity Puzzle, with retractable roof. Due to be completed on 10th November 2012. Wellington St., Perth

Cnr Wellington and William St., Perth - "Wellington Buildings" built 1910

Cnr Wellington and William St., Perth

Cnr 531 Wellington and William St., "Royal Hotel"

Cnr 531 Wellington / William St., Perth.Is only one of two buildings constructed in the Victorian Second Empire style, with highly decorative facade, recently restored, architect for 1894 addition - Henry Trigg, the Wellington St end was built in 1882 & the William St continuation built in 1906, architect being Hobbs, Smith & Forbes contracting G. Liebe. In 1883 John Holland hit his head & died after a scuffle with David Jackson during a card game. In 1884 Samuel Calloway was drinking at the Royal & got into an altercation & was killed by ex-sergeant of police John Houghlahan. In 1904 Frank Bray was struck and killed by James Evans in the front bar. In 1903 Prospector Frederick Newman committed suicide at the Hotel. In 1903 three Royal Hotel barmaids, Bessie McKillop, Mary Allfleck & Violet Moody were arrested for stealing from Henry Wilson. In 1909 Royal Hotel Barman Patrick Dwyer & his friend drowned in the Swan River near the Swan Brewery having a morning dip. In 1914 Frank Dixon set off crackers in front of the bar, a man had his moustache, eyebrows & whiskers partly blown away in the entertainment, Dixon was fined 40s. In 1922 Elsie Flint house staff at the Royal tried to poison herself in her hotel bedroom by drinking massage lotion. In 1946 Pantry Maid Florence Willis died in bed of Chlorodyne poisoning. The building has been returned to it's former glory with it's lace verandah reattached. Heritage listed building.

537 Wellington St., Perth - "Glyde Chambers"

537 Wellington St., Perth

Cnr 174 William / Roe St's., Northbridge - "Heath Ledger Theatre"

Formally the site of the Governor Broome Hotel (demolished). The State Theatre Centre of Western Australia. Completed in December 2010 and opened by the Governor Dr. Ken Michael in 2011. Cnr 174 William and Roe St's., Northbridge

186-192 William St., Northbridge - "State Theatre"

186-192 William St., Northbridge

178-180 William St., Northbridge - "S. Chester Building"

178 - 180 William St., Northbridge

Cnr William / James St's., Northbridge - "Unknown"

Cnr William and James St's., Northbridge.Recently renovated and empty at present.

Cnr 207 William / James St., Northbridge - "Busybee Arcade"

Cnr James St and William St., Northbridge - Built in 1894 and the first shopping arcade in W.A. In 1900 was E. W. Negus and Son Butcher,

218-220 William St., Northbridge - "Rosen Buildings"

218-220 William St., Northbridge

Cnr William / Francis St's., Northbridge - "Bell Tower"

Romanesque style tower, originally stood in the grounds of Loreto Covent, Claremont built in 1937, reconstructed in Northbridge brick by brick in 1991, designed by architect Reginald Summerhayes, the reconstruction was overseen by his son, architect Geoffrey Summerhayes who worked from his father's original hand drawings. The tower stands 20.2 mtrs high. Cnr William and Francis St, Northbridge. (Under threat of being moved yet again).

Cnr 253 William / Francis St's., Northbridge - "Britannia Coffee Palace"

Now Britannia On William. In 1898-35 Britannia Coffee Palace. 1898 Propr C.W.Genge (formally 1893/4 propr Rechabite Coffee Palace, Wellington St). 1899 Propr Unknown, 1900 Propr Daniel Bevan 1901-30 Propr Daniel Bevan / W. Johns 1931-41 Propr Daniel Bevan 1942-49 Propr Unknown (D.Bevan living at No.265). Cnr 253-255 William and Francis St's, Northbridge (change of number in the past 323).

267-269 William St., Northbridge - "Oddfellows' Hall"

Built in c1897. Now Little Willy's Cafe, Vinnie's Retro and Joy Cafe, In 1898-1904 Oddfellows' Hall, In 1908-12 Oddfellows' Hall, Sutherland and Son Engineers, Jas A. Jewell Baker and Confec, In 1922 Manchester Unity Hall, Sutherland and Son Engineers, W.J.Richmond Greengrocer, In 1932 Manchester Unity Hall, Westral Gramaphones, Davis and Carrick Gymsm, 267-269 William St., Northbridge. (Number change in the past No.337)

80 Beaufort St., Northbridge - "Trades Hall"

Built in 1911 and the stone laid by Andrew Fisher P.C. Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia and leader of the Australian Labor Party. 80 Beaufort St., Northbridge

84 Beaufort St., Northbridge - "United Friendly Society"

Built in 1899. Now Court Wine Bar and Cellar Restaurant - 84 Beaufort St., Northbridge

Aberdeen St., Northbridge - "Central TAFE"

Has been now modernized featuring black steel poles and glass and a sculpture 'swimming pool mold' hanging from the entrance ceiling by Stephen Neille and Jurek Wybraniec. Architects T and Z, Lyons Architecture. 30 Aberdeen St., Northbridge

282 William St., / Aberdeen St., Northbridge - "Rummage"

Built in 1913. In 1915 was Max Bercov, Butcher, In 1920 was I. Rotenberg, Butcher, Cnr Aberdeen and 282 William St., Northbridge

Cnr William / Aberdeen St., Northbridge - "Gibbs Building"

Cnr William / Aberdeen St., Northbridge. Built in 1906

194-198 William St., Northbridge - "Perth Hostel"

194-198 William St., Northbridge

210-212 William St., Northbridge - "Noralinga Chambers" (New Edition Bookshop / Urbanistar Cafe)

Built c1924. Now - New Edition Bookshop and Urbanistar Cafe. In 1923 Mrs Mary Wilson's Boarding Hse was demolished making way for new building in 1924. In 1925-28 Genl Embroidery Wks and Vacant, In 1929-32 Mrs A.D.Downs Tearooms and General Embroidery Wks, In 1933-34 Mrs N.Fenwick Tearooms and Genl Embroidery Wks, In 1935 Genl Embroidery Wks, In 1936 Albert E.Letts Hrdrsr / Tobacconist, In 1937-45 Gerald Brown's Hrdrsr / Tobacconist, In 1946-49 Allan McDonald Tailor, 210-212 William St., Northbridge

222-224 William St., Northbridge - "Rechabites' Hall Theatre"

222 - 224 William Street, Northbridge (2016 will be completely renovated)

Cnr 232 - 238 William and Francis St., Perth - "Taylor's Buildings"

Built in 1896. In 1914 was J.G.W. In 1949 - Mick Kamehoff Tailors, G.Zoccoli Mix B, New Zealand Dining Restaurant, G.Marchesi Mrcr, Cnr 232 - 238 William and Francis St., Northbridge

Roe St., Perth - "Art Gallery of Western Australia"

Built in 1979 and Architectually designed by Charles Sierakowski, a unique Modernist building designed around 120 degree angles, inspired by the pavilions and courtyards of the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.

Cnr James and Beaufort St's., Northbridge - "Jubilee Building" (W.A. Museum)

Built in 1899, Heritage Listed. Cnr James and Beaufort St's., Northbridge. (2016 WA Museum will be closed for 5 years for updating and renovation)

James St., Northbridge - "W.A. Library" (Front)

Now part of the Museum. James St., Northbridge

James St., Northbridge - "W.A. Library" (side)

Now part of the Museum. James St., Northbridge

47 James St., Mall, Northbridge - "Art Gallery Administration Building"

Federation Romanesque style, of Donnybrook stone. Heritage listed, architect Hillson Beasley, built 1905. East end 47 James St, Mall,

53 James St., Northbridge - "Perth Boys and Girls School" then Old Perth Technical College now Pica

Built in 1896 in the Federation Free Classical style. Classified by the National Trust. 53 James St., Northbridge

Cnr James / William St., Northbridge - "Great Western Hotel" now Brass Monkey Hotel

Built in 1896 in the Federation Filigree style by Architect Michael Cavanagh. Cnr James and William St's., Northbridge

91 James St., Northbridge - "Sydney Simpson's Carriage / Coach Bldrs"

Built c1911. Now Little Lamb Hot Pot. In 1911-23 Sydney Simpson's Carriage and Coach Bldrs, In 1924-29 Tropical Traders Ltd, In 1930-36 Vacant, In 1937-41 Thompson's Ltd, In 1942-47 Vacant, In 1949 Star Furnishers, 91 James St., Northbridge

268 Newcastle St., Northbridge - "Stanley Hotel" now The Underground

Built c1899. In 1898 Gov. Andrew Gibb Maitland Geologist (Bon Accord). probably demolished. In 1899 Stanley Hotel - propr John Cocks. In 1900-40 was the Newcastle Club Hotel 1900 propr William Simons 1901 propr Charles Robinson 1902 propr William Golding 1903 propr Edward J.Williamson 1904 propr George N.Murdoch 1905-6 propr Ernest Brumby 1907 propr Thomas H.Parkinson 1908-10 propr Peter G.Macnamara 1911-13 propr Ernest Brumby 1914 propr Edward Davern 1915-16 propr W.E.Collins 1917-24 propr S.J.Lillis 1925-33 propr Mrs Annie Lillis 1934-36 propr H.F.Schruth 1937-47 propr George B.Hudson, 268 Newcastle St., Northbridge

69 Lake Street, Northbridge - "The Library Nightclub"

69 Lake Street, Northbridge

6 Francis St., Northbridge - "Old Swan Barracks Hotel"

The Swan Barracks limestone tower and large drill hall behind are the oldest buildings in Northbridge. A fortress style building, built of stone by Holman and Coustin was a training centre for military, and later the Australian Army following Federation. Erected as the Western Command Headquarters, The Barracks was used as the Fifth Military District Headquarters up to 1993. Now the Old Swan Barrack Hotel. Built in 1896. 6 Francis St., Northbridge

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