HOUSE, 28 HAMPTON ROAD

Statement of Significance

House, 28 Hampton Road, is a single storey brick rendered and tile house dating from the 1930s. 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 Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Inter-War California Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey rough cast rendered and terracotta tile gable hipped roof residence, set above and back from the pavement level, behind a low brick wall with a metal inserts and front gate (the metal is probably not original). The roof has one simple chimney and two half timbered gables; the most prominent is the veranda roof, which is supported by low columns onto brick piers between a low curved wall balustrade. The timber sash windows have leadlight glass in the top sash; there is a tile and timber awning over the window on the left side of the house.

History

Hampton Road was originally called Prison Road. It derives its name from John Stephen Hampton (1810-1869), the Governor of WA from 1862-68. He was previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment.
The land on which house 28 Hampton Street stands was vacant in 1930/31 and owned by Frederick Thomas Knox. In 1934/35 ownership had changed from the Estate of Frederick Thomas Knox to Margaret Fanny Tidy, who had built a new residence. According to the rate book the house cost £700 to build. Margaret and Percival John Tidy were still the owners/occupiers in 1951/52.
This part of Hampton Street was previously known as Ord Street and the house was originally numbered 124 Ord Street. The number changed in 1937/38 to 54 Ord Street and in 1951/52 the house became 28 Hampton Road. The house is on Lot 82 of 817.

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