Commercial Building at 4-16 Adelaide Street

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Reference numberE000203DescriptionAdelaide St is one of the earliest streets of Fremantle, appearing in the 1833 survey. It is named for Queen Adelaide, consort of William IV. Lot 330 originally held a store/dwelling owned by Doonan family from c1890-1909, then Cook family, 1909-1913, followed by purchase of lot by Wright and Bradshaw in 1913. The 'Woolworth's Building' was built c1908 by J McNeece Architect with builder J. J. Ashman. Ceilings by Wunderlich (pressed metal). The building was Bradshaw's from 1914-1931, a drapers, clothiers and house furnishers. Woolworths from 1931, and various other shops have occupied building. On 12/10/1977 a steel fire escape was installed at rear by Oldham Boas Ednie-Brown & partners. In 1980 the building was bought by Perth Building Society (PBS). In 1984 internal alterations and fa?â•‘ade treatment costing $630, 000 were carried out.Date1985PhotographerWatkins, SkipPhotograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes

StreetAdelaide StreetSuburbFremantleSubjectCommercial BuildingsCollectionPhotographic Collection

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Commercial Building at 4-16 Adelaide Street