HOUSE, 128 MARINE TERRACE

Statement of Significance

House, 128 Marine Terrace, is a converted timber framed shed, then shop, then house dating from c1927. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area.

Physical Description

128 Marine Terrace, is a single storey, rendered masonry, fibre cement sheet and iron house (former shed) built in 1927 with an asymmetrical façade. The front wall is rendered and the side walls are timber framed and clad with fibre cement sheeting. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The facade has one recessed front door with a pair of double hung sash windows adjacent. The verandah has a continuous corrugated iron roof which is supported by timber brackets. The house is located on the front boundary line with the verandah overhanging the public footpath.

History

In 1901, James Mews purchased Lot 78 and had two galvanised iron boatsheds built on the lot; one on the corner of Marine Terrace and Rose Street and the other facing Marine Terrace. Mews carried on the boatbuilding business here that his father and grandfather had started. Between 1909 and 1911 the boatsheds were used by the WA Yacht Club.

In 1927/28, the boatshed on the corner of Marine Terrace and Rose Street was demolished and replaced with a jarrah house built for Charles Mews. This was originally numbered 31 Rose Street; but was later changed to 1 Rose Street.

At the same time, ownership of Lot 78 was transferred to Reginald Mews, the son of James and Adelaide Mews. In 1930, plans for alterations to the boatshed were approved and in the 1930/31 rate period the building’s purpose changes from ‘boatshed’ to ‘shop’.

Circa 1940, the house and shop were bought by Sarah and Samuel McCauley. At this time, the property was described in the rate book as a residence and shop. This remained the situation until the mid-1940s, when the rate book description changed to Residence and shop at 1 Rose Street and Residence at 128 Marine Terrace.

In the early 1960s, ownership was transferred to Mavis Mews and in the late 1960s, to Stephen Cicerello.

Between 1978 and 1993, the weatherboard cladding was replaced with limestone, and the cottage was re-roofed.

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

Medium degree of integrity (original intent mostly 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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