Heritage TitleFORMER PUMPING STATION, 1 ELDER PLACEAddressToilets 1 Elder Place FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No22558Location DescriptionStreet Number1Construction Commenced1913Construction MaterialRoof – TILE: Terracotta TileWall – RENDER: Other RenderFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesSOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Community services & utilitiesStatement Of SignificanceThe place has historic and aesthetic significance as a fine example of a small public building in the Federation Arts and Crafts style constructed as part of the water supply and deep sewerage systems service to Perth and Fremantle developed by the Government of Western Australia.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryElder Place was originally named Bay St, derived from the street encircling Shoal Bay on the north of Willis/Ferry Point. The Council renamed a portion of the street Elder Place in 1926, after the company Elder, Smith & Co who had a warehouse in the street. The Water Board Pumping Station and Toilets were built in 1913. Physical DescriptionSingle storey rendered and terracotta tiled hipped roof with a decorative half timbered gable. The roof extends over the veranda on one and half sides and is supported by large masonry pillars. Within the veranda;' W. S. D. 1913' appears in stucco above the main double door entrance.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – GOVERNMENTAL: Pumping StationPresent Use – GOVERNMENTAL: OtherArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityHigh degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).Place TypeIndividual Building or Group
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations CustodianHeritage CouncilHeritage Council Decisions and Deliberations TypeRHP - To be assessedHeritage Council Decisions and Deliberations Date11/04/2003
Local Government Statutory Heritage Listings
Local Government Statutory Listing CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Statutory Listing TypeHeritage ListLocal Government Statutory Listing StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing Date28/09/2011
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey Date28/09/2011Local Government Non-Statutory Listing Local Heritage Survey Management CategoryLevel 1B
