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'''Bon Marché Arcade''', also known as '''Bon Marché Buildings''', is a heritage-listed building in [[Perth]], [[Western Australia]], located at 74–84 [[Barrack Street]] in the [[Perth central business district]].<ref name="inHerit">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> It is a three- and four-storeys tall, built in 1901 from brick in the Federation Free Classical architectural style, with a tin roof. Designed by architect H. J. Prockter, it was a prominent feature in Barrack Street when constructed, being taller than the one or two story buildings surrounding it.<ref name="RoHPAD">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
It was originally known as '''Brookman's Buildings''' when it was constructed in 1901 at 82 Barrack Street, named after owner [[William Gordon Brookman]], a property developer who had made his fortune in Kalgoorlie gold mines during the [[Western Australian gold rushes|gold rushes]].<ref name="RoHPAD"/>
In 1919, Bon Marché Stores Ltd had bought the property for [[Australin pound|£]]4000, to expand their existing premises which ran between [[Hay Street, Perth|Hay Street]] and [[Murray Stertt, Perth|Murray Stertt]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> This followed the earlier sale to P. L. Smith by 1902, and subsequent ownership by Executor Trustee Agency Co. Ltd. of South Australia from 1913 to 1919.<ref name="RoHPAD"/>
In 1923, the company was granted a building licence for the neighbouring property at 80 Barrack Street, and paid £1,200 for the works. The name Bon Marché Buildings was used as early as 1929, and throughout the inter-war and World War Two years for the buildings at 78–82 Barrack Street, with the central arcade at 80 Barrack Street known as Bon Marché Arcade. The arcade led through to the rear of Bon Marché's Hay Street store.<ref name="RoHPAD"/>
In April 1954, [[David Jones Limited|David Jones]] bought a controlling interest in Bon Marché, and renamed the business to David Jones in August of that year.<ref name="RoHPAD"/> The closure and demolition of the Hay Street David Jones store in 1979 led to a vast decline in patronage of the arcade.<ref name="ABC8Nov19">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
Renovations were undertaken in 1989, intended as restoration works, but without much regard for the original art-deco design. The original pink terrazzo flooring was revealed when coverings were removed, inlaid with brass lettering of the arcade's name, but this was overlain with ceramic tiles. Additionally, large mirrors were used to line the arcade, instead of more authentic small squares. These defects in details on the ground floor were noted when the building was listed on the [[City of Perth]]'s Municipal Heritage Inventory in 2001, though the upper levels were considered intact.<ref name="RoHPAD"/>
Bon Marché Arcade was purchased by new owners in 2019, who have plans for a heritage restoration.<ref name="ABC8Nov19"/> The building is still a landmark on Barrack Street, and the location of offices, shops, and a contemporary art gallery.<ref></ref><ref name="ABC8Nov19"/>
==References==
[[Category:Heritage places in Perth, Western Australia]]
[[Category:Barrack Street, Perth]]
Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)
'''Bon Marché Arcade''', also known as '''Bon Marché Buildings''', is a heritage-listed building in [[Perth]], [[Western Australia]], located at 74–84 [[Barrack Street]] in the [[Perth central business district]].<ref name="inHerit">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> It is a three- and four-storeys tall, built in 1901 from brick in the Federation Free Classical architectural style, with a tin roof. Designed by architect H. J. Prockter, it was a prominent feature in Barrack Street when constructed, being taller than the one or two story buildings surrounding it.<ref name="RoHPAD">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
It was originally known as '''Brookman's Buildings''' when it was constructed in 1901 at 82 Barrack Street, named after owner [[William Gordon Brookman]], a property developer who had made his fortune in Kalgoorlie gold mines during the [[Western Australian gold rushes|gold rushes]].<ref name="RoHPAD"/>
In 1919, Bon Marché Stores Ltd had bought the property for [[Australin pound|£]]4000, to expand their existing premises which ran between [[Hay Street, Perth|Hay Street]] and [[Murray Stertt, Perth|Murray Stertt]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> This followed the earlier sale to P. L. Smith by 1902, and subsequent ownership by Executor Trustee Agency Co. Ltd. of South Australia from 1913 to 1919.<ref name="RoHPAD"/>
In 1923, the company was granted a building licence for the neighbouring property at 80 Barrack Street, and paid £1,200 for the works. The name Bon Marché Buildings was used as early as 1929, and throughout the inter-war and World War Two years for the buildings at 78–82 Barrack Street, with the central arcade at 80 Barrack Street known as Bon Marché Arcade. The arcade led through to the rear of Bon Marché's Hay Street store.<ref name="RoHPAD"/>
In April 1954, [[David Jones Limited|David Jones]] bought a controlling interest in Bon Marché, and renamed the business to David Jones in August of that year.<ref name="RoHPAD"/> The closure and demolition of the Hay Street David Jones store in 1979 led to a vast decline in patronage of the arcade.<ref name="ABC8Nov19">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
Renovations were undertaken in 1989, intended as restoration works, but without much regard for the original art-deco design. The original pink terrazzo flooring was revealed when coverings were removed, inlaid with brass lettering of the arcade's name, but this was overlain with ceramic tiles. Additionally, large mirrors were used to line the arcade, instead of more authentic small squares. These defects in details on the ground floor were noted when the building was listed on the [[City of Perth]]'s Municipal Heritage Inventory in 2001, though the upper levels were considered intact.<ref name="RoHPAD"/>
Bon Marché Arcade was purchased by new owners in 2019, who have plans for a heritage restoration.<ref name="ABC8Nov19"/> The building is still a landmark on Barrack Street, and the location of offices, shops, and a contemporary art gallery.<ref></ref><ref name="ABC8Nov19"/>
==References==
[[Category:Heritage places in Perth, Western Australia]]
[[Category:Barrack Street, Perth]]
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