COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, 235-239 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

Commercial Buildings, 235-239 South Terrace is a typical single storey brick and iron row of commercial shops dating from the 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It represents the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It is historically significant as a representation of commercial buildings in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Commercial Buildings, 235-239 South Terrace is a single storey masonry commercial building constructed in c1900. The building addresses the corner. The walls are painted brick with a simple face brick parapet at the corner. There is a suspended awning over the corner entrance and a short way down each side of the building. The building is located on the front boundary line with a footpath in front. It has modern aluminium framed windows and glass doors.

History

Commercial Buildings, 235-239 South Terrace were built between 1895 and 1900. In 1901/02, there were three shops and rooms on the lot, all owned by P Burgess. They were occupied by Robert Bruist (hairdresser), F McLaren (shopkeeper) and Miss Brown (shopkeeper).

In the early 1930s, the shops and rooms were owned by the estate of P Burgess. They were all tenanted.

A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1955 shows a run of three terraced brick shops facing South Terrace. The corner shop (235) had a corner entry; the other two had small recessed entries. A verandah ran around both street frontages. There was a verandah and two weatherboard outbuildings at the rear of 235. Behind 237 and 239 there were small weatherboard additions and attached asbestos laundries and bathrooms.

In the early 1950s, the three shops and residences were owned by Giuseppe Rispoli. In the mid-1950s, he sold No. 235 and 239. Vincenzo & Crazini Puglisi bought No. 237 while Vincenzo Puglini & Grazia Tripi bought No. 239.

There had been another shift in ownership by the early 1960s. Giuseppe & Rosa Rispoli owned No. 235; Rudolph Humich No. 237 and National Stone Co owned No. 239. All were owned by Polimeno in 1981.

As at 2010 the building is occupied by Polimeno Nominees, Upholsters.

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

High degree of integrity (original intent 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

Historic Themes

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