HOUSE, 1 MCLAREN STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 1 McLaren Street, is a typical weatherboard and tile single storey house dating from 1900. 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 weatherboard and tile cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with tiles. The verandah has been removed. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a front garden and a low brick wall to the front boundary.

History

McLaren Street was originally called Edward Street. The name was changed to Silas Street in 1901/902 in honour of William Silas Pearce, a local business identity. The street was renamed McLaren Street in 1931, this time in honour of F J McLaren, who was Mayor of Fremantle from 1912 to 1914.

House, 1 McLaren Street was built c. 1900 for George Lammerton, a crane driver. Mr Lammerton retained ownership until c. 1910. Samuel Ward owned the property from c. 1915 to c. 1925, it was then registered in the name of Mary Ward until c. 1945.

John Jackson, who had been living in the house from c. 1935, was the owner from c. 1945 until his death c. 1970. House, 1 McLaren Street has had several owners since that time.

A plan dated 1954 shows House, 1 McLaren Street as a weatherboard and asbestos house, with a full length front verandah and a centrally located path leading to the street. The house had what appears to be a sleepout down one side, and two small weatherboard sleepouts eithe

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

Condition assessed as poor to fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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