HOUSE, 11 HEVRON STREET

Parent Place or Precinct

22385 North Fremantle Precinct

Statement of Significance

House, 11 Hevron Street, is a typical rendered masonry and tile single storey cottage. 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 North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 11 Hevron Street, is a single storey rendered masonry and tile cottage with symmetrical facade. Walls are roughcast render. The roof is hipped and tiled with a brick chimney. The verandah is under a separate tiled roof supported by rendered masonry columns with a solid rendered masonry balustrade. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber framed fixed pane windows with etched design, with casements to either side and a central front door. There is a low level iron fence to the front boundary line.

History

The original parcel of land that became Hevron Street formed part of Lot P 52, a two acre lot granted to William Ralph Yesrige, a Pensioner Guard. The land remained undeveloped until it was subdivided by John Allen, Frederick Mason and a Mr Davies c. 1890. Ambrose James Hevron purchased an allotment in 1894, as did Robert Payne. By 1897 the land had been partially developed, with four cottages on the left hand side and six cottages on the right hand side of the street, which was originally named Frederick Street. The street was officially renamed Hevron Street on 19 January, 1923. From its establishment, Hevron Street developed as a primarily residential area. Following World War II, the area saw an influx of migrants, especially of Portuguese and Italian origin.

The date of construction of House, 11 Hevron Street is unclear. In 1895, the block of land on which 11 Hevron Street stands was vacant land owned by Ambrose James Hevron. Two years later, a house appeared on a Public Works Department Plan. By 1922, the four roomed stone house was owned and occupied by Frank Ball. Ball retained ownership until at least the mid-1930s, by which time it was a rental property.

A 1939 diagram shows House, 11 Hevron Street as having a full length front verandah with a centrally located front path. There was an addition (north west) and verandah to the rear and a number of outbuildings in the back yard.

By 1955, the house was owned by Gladys Nelson. In 1955, ownership changed to Felice Spina, who had previously been the occupant. Spina retained ownership until at least 1977, though it was leased to tenants from c. 1960.

Floor plans shown on Public Works Department plans dated 1904 and 1939 appear to differ in layout in unusual areas. This may have been because substantial changes were made to the c. 1896 house, or it was demolished and another house built in its place. The 1939 plan identifies the house as concrete brick (or block) and council records dated 1965 describe the building as a brick dwelling of six rooms. A 1984 plan (land use survey map) indicates that the floor plan changed again between 1939 and 1984. Additions made to the (1939) building can be read.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored).
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

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