Leake Street, 2, Fremantle WA 6160
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleWAREHOUSE, 2 LEAKE STREETAddress2 Leake Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No22556Location DescriptionStreet Number2Construction Commenced1900Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Face BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesStatement Of SignificanceWarehouse, 2 Leake Street, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: The place has aesthetic significance as an example of a commercial building dating from the first decades of the twentieth century that makes a contribution to the Fremantle Port streetscape. The place is representative of the industry and commerce associated with the Fremantle port. The place has historic and social significance as the former site of the Racehorse Hotel, an early (1850s) hotel in the West End of Fremantle.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryA two storey hotel, the Racehorse Hotel, was managed by Paterson and Cornish c1850s. It was reported as the principal building in Leake Street in 1869. Whilst the rates records do not appear to make any reference to the Racehorse Hotel, a number of oral histories and newspaper references locate it on this site. Reference is made to the owners Cornish and Paterson in 1856-59, who were reported to be the managers of the hotel. Rates records indicate residences on lot 125 & 126 from 1880. The hotel and/or residences were likely demolished to make way in the early 1900s for a warehouse to serve the gold boom era of the port. The Princess Theatre (29-33 Market Street) was built in 1912. An arcade behind, in this building, originally gave access to the Princess Theatre. In 2002 it was occupied by 'Home & Office Furniture.' Physical DescriptionTwo storey face brick and corrugated iron roof building, with a zero setback from the pavement. The building has large engaged pilasters featuring Flemish bond brickwork. There is a central drive through entrance, timber windows to the first floor and a small circular window to the east side of the façade.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: WarehousePresent Use – COMMERCIAL: WarehouseArchitectural 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 GroupState Registered1
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 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
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22576
RELATED
Leake Street, 2, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 07/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/29138