HOUSE, 13 CHESTER STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 13 Chester Street, is a timber single storey house dating from the 1920s, and an example of the Inter-War Californian Bungalow style of architecture. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of South Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 13 Chester Street is a single storey timber house constructed in the Inter-War Californian Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with painted weatherboard. The front facade is asymmetrical with a projecting front room with a triple timber framed window. There is a high timber picket fence and prolific vegetation making further description difficult.

History

The Chester family were early settlers, and one of the sons had a butchering business. Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street.
The land on which house 13 Chester Street stands was vacant in 1924/25 and owned by William Alexander Chamberlain. In 1925/26 the new owner is Harry Weedon and it is recorded that he is building a residence. The following rate period of 1926/27 records Violet Hannah Doggett as the owner/occupier. By 1929/30 the owner was recorded at Violet Dogett and the occupier as William Doggett. In 1947 Wise’s Post Office Directories list Fred Doggett as the occupant.
The house was originally numbered 67 and changed to the current number in the late 1930s. The house is on Lot 14 of Sub 26.

Integrity/Authenticity

Vegetation makes assessment difficult. Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially 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

Vegetation makes assessment difficult.

Uses

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