Walsh's Building facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Walsh's Building |
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The Walsh's Building after the 2010–12 renovation
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| Alternative names | Economic Store Building |
| General information | |
| Type | Retail/office |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| Location | Perth, Western Australia |
| Address | 726 Hay Street 88 William Street |
| Coordinates | 31°57′12″S 115°51′27″E / 31.9532°S 115.8575°E |
| Current tenants | McDonald's Florsheim |
| Construction started | 1922 |
| Completed | 1923 |
| Renovated | 2011 |
| Cost | A£80,000 |
| Renovation cost | A$15,000,000 |
| Owner | Winston Holdings Pty Ltd Ayoman Pty Ltd |
| Landlord | CB Richard Ellis |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 6 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Talbot Hobbs |
| Main contractor | C W Arnott |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect | Palassis Architects |
| Renovating firm | Diploma Group |
The Walsh's Building is a famous old building in Perth, Western Australia. It used to be called the Economic Store Building. A well-known architect named Talbot Hobbs designed it.
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Where is Walsh's Building?
The building stands on a busy corner in Perth. It is at the meeting point of Hay Street and William Street. Right across the street are two other important old buildings. These are the Gledden Building and Wesley Church. The Walsh's Building you see today replaced an older building. That first building, also called the Economic Store, was sadly destroyed by a fire in 1921.
What does Walsh's Building look like?
The building was designed in a style called Art Deco. This style was popular between the two World Wars. The architect, Talbot Hobbs, created many buildings in the Perth city centre. The Art Deco style often uses geometric shapes and strong lines.
How was Walsh's Building built?
Building work started in 1922. The main builder was C.W. Arnott. The project was finished quite quickly, by early 1923.
Recent Renovations
The building had a big makeover that cost A$15 million. This renovation was completed in late 2012. It helped to update the building and keep it looking good.
What was Walsh's Building used for?
The first big shop in the building was the Economic Store. The Mayor of Perth at the time, Sir William Lathlain, owned this store.
Later, a men's clothing shop called Walsh's Menswear opened on the ground floor. This is how the building got its current name.
Basement Use
The basement of the building used to be a food court. But a fire in 2007 caused a lot of damage. This fire meant the food court had to close down.
In 1978, the National Trust of Australia officially recognised the building. This means it is an important historical place.
