Heritage TitleJohn Church Bulk StoresAddress1/21 Pakenham Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No16625Construction Commenced1900Construction MaterialWall – BRICK: Face BrickWall – BRICK: Painted BrickWall – BRICK: Pointed BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesOCCUPATIONS: Commercial & service industriesStatement 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. Aesthetic significance as a restrained but elegant classical style building.ArchaeologyConditionGood.HistoryThis building was constructed in 1900 for John Church & Co. (merchants and ironmongers) as bulk stores. Building purchased by J W Bateman in 1930. Various uses until converted into two dwelling units and two commercial units in 1992 by R Hawkin Architect. Limestone wall at rear of site retained. Currently (2002), offices.Physical DescriptionTwo storey painted tuck pointed brick façade with face brick sides building, with a zero setback from the pavement. There is an unadorned parapet. The building is divided on the façade into five bays by pilasters; the ground floor has ashlar effect engaged piers.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: WarehousePresent Use – COMMERCIAL: Office or Administration BldgPresent Use – COMMERCIAL: WarehouseIntegrity/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
Pakenham Street, 1/21, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 19/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/29906
