DUPLEX, 48 LILLY STREET

Statement of Significance

Duplex, 48 & 50 Lilly Street, is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey duplex pair dating from c 1902. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Duplex, 48-50 Lilly Street is a single storey, rendered masonry and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade built c.1902 designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a broken back corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts. The front doors feature fanlights and are flanked on either side by double hung sash windows. There are two chimneys evident. There is a rendered masonry wall to the front boundary line.

A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Dec 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0338/09) for a proposed detached two storey addition to the rear with garage access from Wesley Street.

History

Lilly Street is named after James Lilly, who was manager of the Adelaide Steamship Company from 1886 to 1889. Lilly was born in Tasmania in 1845 and died in Claremont in 1905. The majority of the houses in the street date from the 1890s and early 1900s.

Duplex, 48 Lilly Street was built c. 1902 along with its partner, 50 Lilly Street. The cottages are listed in the 1904/05 rate book as being owned by Samuel Proctor. Arthur Smirk, a baker, lived at No. 48. Donald Sellew occupied No. 50. Mr Proctor owned the cottages until c. 1920 and continued to rent them to tenants during this time.

A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1908 shows the cottages as an identical pair of stone cottages with full length front and rear verandahs. Both had a stone fence to the front boundary. The backyard was divided by a fence and both cottages had water closets in the rear yard. The only difference was a galvanised iron bath attached to the rear of No. 50.

By 1922/23, the cottages were owned by Agnes Whitlam. Percy Beard lived in No. 48; Stanley Wills in No. 50. Charles Chapman was the owner in 1932/33. Herman Anderson was the occupant of No. 48. Robert Muir lived at No. 50. Mr Chapman owned the cottages until the mid-1940s.

By the early 1950s, the cottages were in separate ownership. 48 Lilly Street was owned and occupied by Edna Clayton. Ms Clayton also owned 46 Lilly Street. Duplex, 48 Lilly Street has been owned by the Rugnetta family since c. 1960 (they also owned 46 Lilly Street).

This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Dec 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0338/09) for a proposed detached two storey addition to the rear with garage access from Wesley Street.

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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