Phillimore Street, 49, Fremantle WA 6160
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleFORMER ROBERT HARPER BUILDINGAddress49 Phillimore Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No984Location DescriptionCnr Pakenham St Also part of 840 West End Conservation Area. Street Number49Other NamesJebsensConstruction Commenced1890Construction MaterialWall – BRICK: Common BrickWall – RENDER: Other RenderFormer 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. The place is of aesthetic significance as a fine example of a substantial commercial building in the Inter-War Stripped Classical style. 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.ArchaeologyConditionHistoryThe Jebsens Building stands on the corner of Phillimore and Pakenham Streets and is a landmark. Formerly the Robert Harper Building, the building is a combination of warehouse and offices. Some changes to the facade were made in the 1990s. On file at the Local History Collection: Photographic record prior to changes April 1993, DA 382/84A. Currently (2002), Genesis Travel Pty. Ltd. Physical DescriptionTwo storey and basement, painted brick and rendered corner building with a zero setback from the pavement. The building has a bracketed parapet and a dome above the rounded corner, which is covered with lead sheets. The main entrance has a stucco arch and glazed paneled doors with a stained leadlight glass fanlight, the windows have prominent stucco mullions flanked by engaged pilasters.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: Office or Administration BldgOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: OtherOther Use – COMMERCIAL: Office or Administration BldgPresent Use – COMMERCIAL: WarehouseArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityPlace TypeIndividual Building or GroupState Registered1
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations CustodianHeritage CouncilHeritage Council Decisions and Deliberations TypeRHP - To be assessedHeritage 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 Date01/04/1974
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22576
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INTERNAL
Heritage EntryYes
Phillimore Street, 49, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 19/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/30113