HOUSE, 6 LOUISA STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 6 Louisa Street, is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey house dating from 1897. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

6 Louisa Street is a single storey, rendered masonry and iron house built in 1897 with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door with fanlight and double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported on timber posts. There is a single storey extension to the side of the house with bullnose corrugated iron roof, timber weatherboard cladding and double hung sash windows. There is a timber and iron fence to the front boundary line.

History

The area was owned by Captain William Owston, and then his stepson, Frederick Jones. Jones served with the Fremantle Council for many years. On the subdivision of the property in 1891, family names were given to the streets. Louisa was the daughter of Frederick and Emma Jones. Louisa Street was one of the first in this area of South Fremantle to be developed.

House, 6 Louisa Street was built in 1897 for James Adams, a storeman and custom’s employee. The 1897 rate book records the cottage as comprising two rooms. James Adams lived in the cottage until c. 1902, from which time he rented it to a succession of tenants.

A sewerage diagram dated c. 1915 shows a square brick house with a full length front verandah. The rear verandah was enclosed at both ends with weatherboard. At this time, it was numbered 20 Louisa Street.

By 1920, ownership of the house had been transferred to Mary Sykes. Joseph Sykes was listed as the occupant. The Sykes continued to own the house until 1940/41 when it was bought by Henry and Christina Taylor. The Taylors owned the house until at least the early 1950s.

In 1961, the house was described as a stone and iron dwelling with eight rooms.

This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent mostly clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining.
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

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