DUPLEX, 16 ORIENT STREET

Statement of Significance

Duplex, 16-18 Orient Street is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey duplex pair dating from 1898. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of South Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area. The place is a late simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

An attached duplex pair of single storey weatherboard and iron houses. Roofs are hipped corrugated iron with no dividing wall visible through roof. Verandahs are under a separate corrugated iron hipped roof that runs across both houses and is supported by timber posts The walls are painted weatherboard. Each duplex has a single front door and a pair of double hung sash window to the front elevation.
There are small gardens to the front of each terrace house and a low level white painted picket fence to the front boundary.

History

In 1898, two cottages of three rooms each were built on Lot 10. They were owned by Thomas Pamment, who also built an identical duplex on the adjacent Lot 11 22-24 Orient Street at the same time. Blacksmiths lived in the cottages on Lot 10.

A diagram dated 1908 shows a galvanised iron duplex pair (16 and 18), both with full length front verandahs. The front steps were located centrally to the pair. There were a number of outbuildings attached to the rear, and a fence ran down the middle of the property to separate the backyards. This duplex shared the same plan with that at 22-24 Orient Street.

In 1908/09, ownership of Duplex, 16-18 Orient Street changed to Frederick Pamment. At this time, it appears that only #16 was occupied.

In 1920/21, Duplex, 16-18 Orient Street was owned by Thomas Coleman and in 1930/31, it was owned by Edward Coleman. Susan Merson owned it in 1950/51. The two cottages were occupied by tenants throughout this time.

A diagram dated 1954 shows the duplex as a mirror pair. Constructed of galvanised iron, the pair had full length front and rear verandahs. Fences divided the front and rear yards. Mirrored outbuildings, including water closets and laundries were located in the backyards.

In the early 1990s, Duplex 16-18 Orient Street was condemned by the Fremantle City Council. It was then purchased by Hans Van Andel, who commenced restoration works. The works involved the replacement of much material, but despite this, the property won a heritage award from the Fremantle City Council.

This 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

Creation Date

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