HOUSE, 37 HAMPTON ROAD

Statement of Significance

House, 37 Hampton Road, is a typical rendered masonry, and iron single storey house dating from c1900s. 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 Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

37 Hampton Road is a single storey, rendered masonry and iron house with a symmetrical facade built c.1900 and designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow 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 and timber windows either side. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof supported on rendered masonry piers. The house is elevated from street level. There is a rendered masonry and iron wall to the front boundary line with in-built concrete steps leading to the entrance.

History

Hampton Road was originally called Prison Road. It derives its name from John Stephen Hampton (1810-1869), the Governor of WA from 1862-68. He was previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment.
House, 37 Hampton Road was built at some stage before 1910. In that year, it was listed in the rate books as a cottage owned and occupied by Frederick George. At that time, it was numbered 65 Hampton Road.
A PWD plan dated 1913 shows a relatively large house of L shaped plan form, with a full length front verandah and a rear verandah.
By 1930/31, the cottage was owned by Percy Jeffrey, though occupant is listed for that year. Percy owned the house until the late 1960s.
By 1960, House, 37 Hampton Road was owned by Orlando and Carmina Albano. It changed hands twice in the next four years – first to the Sciascia family and then to Antonio Galliano. In 1981, the Cantatore family were the owners.
This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment 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

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