Phillimore Street, 10A, Fremantle WA 6160
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleMcIlwraith BuildingAddress10A Phillimore Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No978Other NamesPatrick's Building,Scottish HouseScottish HouseConstruction Commenced1898Construction MaterialWall – STONE: Donnybrook SandstoneWall – BRICK: Common BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer 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 first decades of the twentieth century. The place is significant because, when viewed from the street, it is a substantially intact example of a commercial building which contributes to the very significant Old Port City of Fremantle. Significant as an unusual and early example of the use of Donnybrook sandstone for a highly decorative commercial façade. The place is a significant landmark in the Old Port City of Fremantle.The place is of social significance as evidenced by its classification by the National Trust.ArchaeologyConditionGood.HistoryThe McIlwraith Building (Scottish House) was built in 1919 for the shipping company McIllwraith McEacharn Pty Ltd, who owned and occupied the building. The facade was constructed of Donnybrook stone on part of the site of the first Fremantle Railway Station and yards. McIllwraith McEacharn Pty Ltd, was a shipping company whose Australian office was based in Melbourne. The company originally formed in 1875 in London by a partnership between Andrew McIlwraith and Malcolm Donald MacEacharn who were both from Scotland. In Fremantle, McIllwraith McEacharn Pty Ltd had occupied the Howard Smith Building in Phillimore Street until their new offices were built. Photographic record on file July 1996 by Forbes and Fitzhardinge Woodland architects. Currently (2002), commercial use - Hotham Wines and apartments. Physical DescriptionTwo storey Federation Free Classical building constructed of Donnybrook stone with a zero set back from the pavement. There are curved parapets at each end and pediments to the bays below. There are three bays to the top floor with arches and stone balustrades to the balconies. The ground floor has entrances at each end and three window bays between.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: Office or Administration BldgOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Flats\Apartment BlockPresent Use – COMMERCIAL: Office or Administration BldgIntegrity/AuthenticityPlace TypeIndividual Building or GroupState Registered1
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations CustodianHeritage CouncilHeritage Council Decisions and Deliberations TypeRHP - Assessed-Progress DeferredHeritage Council Decisions and Deliberations Date11/04/2003
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
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INTERNAL
Heritage EntryYes
Phillimore Street, 10A, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 19/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/30100