HOUSE, 27 CHESTER STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 27 Chester Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1923. 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 South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade constructed in 1923. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof gabled with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a continuation of the main roof with square timber posts. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. A brick chimney is intact. There is a timber fence to the front boundary and a garden area behind. There is a two storey addition to the rear of the house.

History

Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester, an early land owner in the area. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street.

In 1895, part Lot 84 of Town Lot 13 (later 27 Chester Street) was vacant land owned by Evan Kewley. In 1930/31, the land was owned and occupied by Frank Wright and noted in the rate book as ‘War Service Freehold’. A plan on file in the Fremantle Local History Collection notes the house as a standard Workers Home Board Cottage (type 6). The plan is dated 20 September 1923, placing construction of the house at about this time.

By the early 1950s, 27 Chester Street was owned and occupied by Dorothy Gates. The property changed hands several times between the 1960s and 2000. All owners appear to have occupied the place.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially 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

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