DUPLEX, 25N SCOTT STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 25 Scott Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1904. 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 South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey rendered masonry and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade constructed 1904. The walls are painted and rendered masonry. The roof is hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof. The front facade is asymmetrical with a front door and a timber framed window. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

History

Scott Street was named for Captain Daniel Scott, the first Harbour Master and first chairman of the Fremantle Town Trust.

Duplex, 25N Scott Street was built in 1903/04 for Gus Hassey, a labourer. (This is likely to be the same owner of 23 Scott Street, although his name was spelt Hassy in that entry.) It was built as a semi-detached cottage adjacent to an existing cottage (27 Scott Street) that had been built in 1901/02.

Between c. 1920 and c. 1930, the house was owned by Bridget Fahey and occupied by Peter Graham. Ms Fahey moved into the house herself in the early 1930s and lived there until at least the early 1950s.

By 1978, the duplex’s partner had been demolished. A two storey brick house was built in its place.

In 1983, the City of Fremantle received an application for an extension to the rear comprising a kitchen/meals area, laundry, utility room and bathroom.

This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also 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

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

Condition

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

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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