HOUSE 1 FRANCISCO STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 1 Francisco Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from 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 a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

1 Francisco Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with a symmetrical facade built c.1902 and designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with rendered quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door with side and fanlights flanked to either side by double hung sash windows with sidelights. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported on timber posts. There is a corbelled chimney evident. The house is slightly elevated from street level with a step leading to the front verandah and entrance. There is a limestone wall and planted hedge to the front boundary line.

History

Francisco Street is named after Alexander Francisco, who was associated with Lionel Samson & Son. He later conducted a spirit merchant’s business of his own, and held the position of postmaster. He was also on the Fremantle Town Trust in 1848, 1857-63 and again 1865-66. Francisco Street was developed in the late 1890s.
House, 1 Francisco Street was built c. 1902. In 1904/05, it was owned by Jessie Smith and occupied by William Johnston. Ms Smith continued to own the property until c. 1930, during which time it was let to a succession of tenants.
It was then bought by John Mackay. The Mackay family owned House, 1 Franciso Street until the 1990s, with the title being changed into Amelia Mackay’s name c. 1960 and then Alan Mackay in 1980.
A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a stone residence with a full length front verandah. At the back of the house, there was a galvanised iron addition with a weatherboard extension and a small verandah. A substantial brick and stone outbuilding, located against the back fence, stretched across the width of the backyard.
This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character 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

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