P J Morriss Building (fmr), 13-19 MOUAT STREET, FREMANTLE, WA 6160
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Heritage TitleP J Morriss Building (fmr)AddressMouat Street, 13-19, Fremantle WA 6160Heritage Place No956Location DescriptionOther NamesNotre Dame University ND1W Sandover WarehouseConstruction Commenced1885Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Common BrickWall – RENDER: SmoothWall – STONE: LimestoneStatement 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. Fine example in the Federation Free Classical style. Social significance as part of the Notre Dame University campus.The place is of social significance as evidenced by its classification by the National Trust.ConditionGood.HistoryThe rates records of 1890 show a new building listed as the property of William Sandover on lots 33, 34, & 35 and iron store rooms on lot 36. 21-23 Mouat St was a brick and iron warehouse building demolished in c1992 for Notre Dame Courtyard. Photographic record Oct 1991 by Oldham Boas Ednie-Brown architects. Currently (2002) Notre Dame University. Physical DescriptionTwo storey rendered building with engaged ashlar effect pilasters and a zero setback from the pavement. There is a decorative parapet with balustrade and bracketed cornice. The ground floor has stucco architraves over arched windows and a central drive through entrance, an attached single storey gateway entrance is on the south side. The first floor has decorative stucco skirts and architraves to the sash windows.Place UseOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: Office or Administration BldgOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: WarehousePresent Use – EDUCATIONAL: Tertiary InstitutionPresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Two storey residencePlace TypeIndividual Building or GroupHistoric ThemeOCCUPATIONS - Commercial & service industries|TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS - River & sea transportState RegisteredYes
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
P J Morriss Building (fmr), 13-19 MOUAT STREET, FREMANTLE, WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 22/07/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/52260
