Market Street, 25, Fremantle WA 6160
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitlePrincess ChambersAddressMarket Street, 21-27, Fremantle WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No952Location Description Associated with 953 - PRINCESS THEATRE (FMR) Other NamesBiddles BuildingConstruction Commenced1899Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Common BrickWall – BRICK: Painted BrickWall – BRICK: Pointed BrickStatement Of SignificanceThe place is a modest example of a commercial building dating from the first decades of the twentieth century 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 a fine example of a Federation Free Classical style building, with elaborate stucco decoration above the ground floor level, that makes a significant contribution to the streetscape. 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. Original shopfronts, where they remain, are significant.ConditionCondition assessed as fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryDesigned by Edwin Summerhayes for Capt Frank Biddles, and built in 1899. Biddles was a pastoralist, master pearler and land landowner. Currently (2002), various retail outlets. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in March 2010 by Heritage and Conservation Professionals for a DA submission to Council (DA0689/09) for minor internal alterations and a rear courtyard.Physical DescriptionThree storey painted brick building with bracketed and balustraded parapet and a zero setback from the pavement. The building has four bays divided by engaged pilasters extending through the parapet. The ground floor has an awning (probably not original) with pressed metal lining intact, number 25 has a recessed shop front. The first floor has arched windows with decorative stucco sills; decorative stucco is also featured below the parapet. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in March 2010 by Heritage and Conservation Professionals for a DA submission to Council (DA0689/09) for minor internal alterations and a rear courtyard.AssociationCapt F BiddlesEdwin SummerhayesPlace UseOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: Office or Administration BldgOther Use – COMMERCIAL: Office or Administration BldgPresent Use – COMMERCIAL: Shopping ComplexIntegrity/AuthenticityMedium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).Place TypeIndividual Building or GroupHistoric ThemeOCCUPATIONS - Commercial & service industries|PEOPLE - Famous & infamous people
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
Non-Statutory Listings and Surveys
Non-statutory Listings CustodianCity of FremantleNon-statutory Listings TypeMunicipal InventoryNon-statutory Listings Grading18/09/2000Non-statutory Listings DateLevel 1B
Non-Statutory Listings and Surveys
Non-statutory Listings TypeHeritage CouncilNon-statutory Listings GradingClassified by the National TrustNon-statutory Listings Date28/10/1974
Non-Statutory Listings and Surveys
Non-statutory Listings TypeHeritage CouncilNon-statutory Listings GradingRegister of the National EstateNon-statutory Listings Date21/03/1978
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22576
RELATED
Market Street, 25, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 04/08/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/55590