Mouat Street, 2/28, Fremantle WA 6160
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleGrieve and Piper BuildingsAddress2/28 Mouat Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No962Construction Commenced1880Construction MaterialWall – BRICK: Common BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesOCCUPATIONS: Commercial & service industriesStatement Of SignificanceThe place is a modified example of a commercial building dating from the 1890s that forms part of a group of similar places and makes a contribution to the streetscape of the Old Port City of Fremantle. The place is of social significance as evidenced by its classification by the National Trust.ArchaeologyConditionFair/Good.HistoryBuilt c1890. The original name of the building was Broken Hill Chambers, which was in stucco lettering on a now missing parapet. Early photos show that the current facade has been much altered, and was originally more elaborate and detailed. (Information provided by owners, Notre Dame University, 2011). The building was converted in 1976 for the Eric Car Gallery and residence. A Fremantle Award for this place in 1983 was for three town houses behind the original building. In 2002 the place was occupied by the Australian Maritime Officers Union. It has since been purchased by Notre Dame University. The owner of Unit 2/28, J Larwood, advised that her part of the building underwent renovations and alterations for the America's Cup. Physical DescriptionTwo storey stone and brick building with corners rendered with ashlar effect and a zero setback from the pavement. There are low engaged pilasters on the parapet and at each floor to dado height. The windows and doorways are arched. Building presents an unadorned profile to the street (modified from original).AssociationWorkers' Home BoardPlace UseOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: Office or Administration BldgOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: OtherPresent Use – INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING: OtherIntegrity/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 1B
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
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22576
RELATED
Mouat Street, 2/28, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 19/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/29645