Croke Lane, 2-4, Fremantle WA 6160
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleMills & Wares Warehouse (fmr)AddressCroke Lane, 2-4, Fremantle WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No865Location Description Construction Commenced1890Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Face BrickWall – RENDER: SmoothWall – STONE: Donnybrook SandstoneStatement Of SignificanceThe place is of historic significance as an example of a commercial building in the Old Port City of Fremantle dating from the gold boom period in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.The place has architectural significance as an example of Talbot Hobbs' work in the Victorian Free Classical style. The facade is a critical element in the streetscape of Croke Lane and the western end of the City, and reinforces the character of the whole built environment in Croke Lane.ConditionGood.HistoryCommercial Building, 2-4 Croke Lane, was designed by J. Talbot Hobbs. Whilst records are unclear, the building may date from 1891, as one of the warehouses listed on Dalgety St (Croke Lane). Rates records refer to an office/warehouse in 1893-1902 owned by Dalgety and Co. In 1933 the property was purchased by Western Star Milling and converted for use as a mill until c1973. A store was added to the rear of the building in 1946, designed by Allen and Nicholas. The property was sold to Mills Ware Biscuits c1966. Commercial Building, 2-4 Croke Lane was subsequently converted to residential apartments adjoined to a large apartment block that extends through to and adjoins 1 High Street. Physical DescriptionCommercial Building, 2-4 Croke Lane is a two storey stone (rendered façade) and parapet building adjoined to a large apartment block that extends and through to and adjoins, 1 High Street. The building has a zero setback from the pavement; a slight projecting portion through the centre of both levels and is sided by engaged pilasters. There are steps to the recessed front entrance where there are French doors and a fanlight. The arched windows have stucco arches and keystones, above and engaged decorative balustrading below.AssociationSir Joseph J Talbot HobbsPlace UseOriginal Use – INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING: Flour MillOther Use – OTHER: OtherPresent Use – COMMERCIAL: WarehousePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: OtherPlace TypeIndividual Building or GroupHistoric ThemeOCCUPATIONS - Commercial & service industries|PEOPLE - Famous & infamous peopleState RegisteredYes
Statutory Heritage Areas
Statutory Heritage Area CustodianHeritage Council of WAStatutory Heritage Area West End Heritage AreaHeritage Area StatusState RegisteredHeritage Area InHerit Number25225Statutory Heritage Area Date18/07/2017
Local Government Statutory Heritage Listings
Local Government Statutory Listing CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Statutory Listing TypeHeritage ListLocal Government Statutory Listing StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing Date8/03/2007
Non-Statutory Listings and Surveys
Non-statutory Listings CustodianCity of FremantleNon-statutory Listings TypeMunicipal InventoryNon-statutory Listings Grading18/09/2000Non-statutory Listings DateLevel 1B
Non-Statutory Listings and Surveys
Non-statutory Listings CustodianNational Trust of Australia (WA)Non-statutory Listings TypeHeritage CouncilNon-statutory Listings GradingRegister of the National EstateNon-statutory Listings Date14/12/1983
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22576
RELATED
Croke Lane, 2-4, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 22/06/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/27338