Walsh's Building, building in Perth, Western Australia
Walsh's Building is a six-story mixed-use structure at the corner of Hay Street and William Street in downtown Perth. The lower floors house retail spaces while upper floors contain offices, reflecting the combined commercial and office use typical of buildings from this period.
Designed by Talbot Hobbs and built by contractor C. W. Arnott between 1922 and 1923, this structure replaced the Economic Store destroyed by fire in 1921. A major restoration in 2011 preserved its defining character while adapting the building for contemporary use.
The building takes its name from Walsh's Menswear, a men's clothing shop that occupied the ground floor for many years and gave the structure its enduring name. It represents Perth's retail heritage and shows how local businesses shaped the city's commercial character.
The building sits at a prominent corner location that is easy to locate, and its Art Deco design makes it simple to spot among other structures in the area. Access is straightforward, and visitors can freely explore the external architecture and street-level retail areas.
The building once housed a basement food court that was popular with visitors until a fire in 2007 forced its closure. This hidden amenity was an important part of daily life in this commercial district, though it no longer operates today.
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