House

Statement of Significance

House, 8 Molloy Street, a single storey rendered brick and iron house has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
the place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture;
the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House, 8 Molloy Street is a single storey rendered brick and iron house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are rendered brick. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The roof and overall form of the building has been altered with the addition of a garage to the side. The ground-floor verandah skillion roof is supported on timber posts. The front facade has a projecting room with a circular vent to the gable end and a pair of timber framed double hung sash windows. There is a face brick and rendered corbel chimney evident and no fence to the front boundary line. There is an extension to the rear of the house.

History

Molloy Street is named for John and Eliza Molloy, who arrived in Fremantle in 1830. They settled first at Augusta and then at the Vasse. Georgiana Molloy, an amateur botanist, sent collections of wildflowers to England.

The date of construction for House, 8 Molloy Street has not been determined. No entry could be found for the lot in the 1899 rate book and as there are no available rate books covering the years from 1906 to 1920 a precise date could not be determined. It is thought that the house was built c. 1905.

In 1921, House, 8 Molloy Street was owned and occupied by J Luidmann, a stevedore. By 1931, it was owned by Emma Kimber and occupied by F B Whitlock. In 1941, then owner John Adams sold the property to Thomas Aspon. The ownership officially changed on 1 November 1941. By 1951, House, 8 Molloy Street was owned by Morley Thomas. The house again changed hands in this year when it was purchased by Rupert Piper.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity - alterations but with much original fabric remaining
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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