HOUSE, 33 GOLD STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 33 Gold Street, is a typical timber and iron single storey house dating from c1898. 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

33 Gold Street is a single storey, single room width, timber and iron house with asymmetrical facade built c.1898 and designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof under which are the front door and double hung sash window There is a low level timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

Gold Street was gazetted as George Street on 2 September 1904. The land formed a part of a large block owned by Henry Briggs, then President of the Legislative Council. George (Gold) Street was constructed in 1905 at a cost of ₤250. By 1908, a public reserve had been earmarked at the intersection of Francisco Street and George Street. George Street was renamed Gold Street in circa 1921. The majority of the housing stock in the street dates from the late 1890s and early 1900s.
House, 33 Gold Street was built c. 1898. In that year, it is listed in the rate book as being a cottage owned by Albert Cable and occupied by Thomas Morries (sp?), a labourer. Mr Cable subsequently moved into the cottage.
By 1905/06, House, 33 Gold Street was owned by a Mr Markham and occupied by Jane Jones.
A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1908 shows a long weatherboard building with full length verandahs to the front and rear.
By 1912/13, the cottage was owned and occupied by James Rule. Mr and Mrs Rule owned the house for many years.
A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows that part of the rear verandah had been enclosed and a separate weatherboard structure built in the backyard.
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

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

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