HOUSE, 39 SOUTH STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 39 South Street, is a typical limestone and iron single storey house dating from c1900. 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 Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

39 South Street is a single storey, single room width, limestone and iron house with asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is pitched and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof supported by cement posts. The asymmetrical front façade has a front door with fanlight and window. There is a brick and rendered corbelled chimney evident. There is a limestone and lattice fence to the front boundary line.

History

House, 39 South Street was built c. 1900. In 1905, Herbert Hammond, a carrier, was living in the cottage.

By 1930/31, the house was owned and occupied by Phoebe Hammond. At this time, it was addressed 91 South Street.

A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a long, narrow brick house on the eastern half of the lot. It had the plan form of a terrace house, but had no partner. The house had a full length front verandah and two galvanised iron additions at the rear.

Nunziata Raffa owned the house in the 1950s and Claude Raffa in the 1960s.

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).
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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