Mouat Street, 14, Fremantle WA 6160
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleCOMMERCIAL BUILDING, 14 MOUAT STREETAddress14 Mouat Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No960Location Description Street Number14Construction Commenced1890Construction MaterialWall – RENDER: Other RenderWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesStatement Of SignificanceThe place is of historic significance as an example of a former 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 is significant because, when viewed from the street, it is an example of a commercial building which contributes to the very significant Old Port City of Fremantle. The place is of social significance as evidenced by its classification (facade only) by the National Trust.ArchaeologyConditionHistory14 Mouat Street first appears in the Fremantle Rate Books in 1896. The building was built for Edward Henry Fothergill, who also owned the Cleopatra Hotel. As a business man E.H. Fothergill was also involved in the shipping, insurance, customs and as commission agents. As advised by current (2011) owners, when purchased in 2002 the place was in poor condition with no foundations, much internal original fabric (staircase, floors) removed, and rising damp issues. A new four storey addition was built to the rear of the building in 2004. Works have been carried out to the original building including underpinning it with steel props to support the facade and repairing sash windows. Asbestos work sheds in the rear of the lot were removed.Physical DescriptionThe original part of the building is a two storey stone and rendered stone building, with a zero setback from the pavement. There is a parapet with open circles and a stucco decorative and central pediment, which features a stucco wreath. The building is sided by engaged pilasters and the ground floor has an open drive through entrance to the right side and front entrance to the left. The first floor has arched timber sash windows with decorative stucco above and decorative skirts below. Major alterations and four storey rear additions were undertaken in 2004. This part of the building is constructed in Kingspan paneling and Colorbond. AssociationE.H. FothergillPlace UseOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: Office or Administration BldgPresent Use – OTHER: OtherArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityPlace 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 Date8/03/2007
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey Date18/09/2000Local Government Non-Statutory Listing Local Heritage Survey Management CategoryLevel 2
Non-Statutory Listings and Surveys
Non-statutory Listings CustodianDCCEEWNon-statutory Listings TypeRegister of the National EstateNon-statutory Listings GradingRegisteredNon-statutory Listings Date21/03/1978
Non-Statutory Listings and Surveys
Non-statutory Listings CustodianNational Trust of Australia (WA)Non-statutory Listings TypeList of Classified PlacesNon-statutory Listings GradingClassifiedNon-statutory Listings Date28/10/1974
RELATED
Mouat Street, 14, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 06/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/29641