HOUSE, 7 FRANCISCO STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 7 Francisco Street, is a typical timber and iron single storey house dating from 1896. 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

7 Francisco Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructed c. 1898 in the Victorian Georgian style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a broken back corrugated iron roof supported by timber posts with decorative timber brackets. The symmetrical front façade has a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed double hung sash windows. The house is situated at street level. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

Francisco Street is named after Alexander Francisco, who was associated with Lionel Samson & Son. He later conducted a spirit merchant’s business of his own, and held the position of postmaster. He was also on the Fremantle Town Trust in 1848, 1857-63 and again 1865-66. Francisco Street was developed in the late 1890s.
House, 7 Francisco Street was built by 1898. In that year, it was owned by C Hansen, although no occupant was listed until c. 1902. By 1904, the property was owned by Christopher Wrout.
The property changed hands c. 1910, when it was bought by Sarah Atwell. Circa 1930, title to the property was transferred to Charles Atwell, who continued to own House, 5 Francisco Street until c. 1950. It was a rental property throughout this time. The Atwells also owned the house at 5 Francisco Street.
A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a small weatherboard residence with a full length front verandah and a centrally located front path.
Mary and Edward Matrenza owned the property between c. 1955 and c. 1970, who also owned 5 Francisco Street. The property has had several owners since that time.
This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly 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

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