House

Statement of Significance

The dwelling at No. 34 View Street is a striking example of a Federation Arts and Crafts Bunglalow located in an area that was once the civic heart of North Perth.

Physical Description

The dwelling at No. 34 View Street is a striking example of a Federation Arts and Crafts Bunglaow, constructed of face brickwork with bodly patterned stucco detailing to the verandah balustrade and timber gable detailing above the 4 light bay window. The dwelling is located on the cross street between two important north-south arteries, Fitzgerald and Charles Streets, at the junction with Leake Street, west of the heart of the North Perth retail area at the intersection of Angove and Fitzgerald Streets and neighbouring North Perth Primary School of which the area once formed the civic heart of North Perth. Expansive gardens and largely setback from the street addressing both Peach and View Streets.

History

The dwelling at No. 34 View Street was built in 1906 and is located west of the North Perth Town Halls between Olive and Peach Streets. The property is first listed in the Wises Post Office Directory in 1907 with a John Barnes in residence who remains as the occupier and presumably the owner until the mid 1920s. During the Inter-War period there is a relatively high turn over of occupancy at the property with an Ernest Coombe in residence in 1926, James Wright in 1930 and Francis Sullivan in 1935. In 1936 Mrs Mary Mc Guinness becomes the residence and remains until at least 1949 when the Wises Post Office Directories cease. Information provided by the current owners of the subject property indicate that Mary Mc Guinness purchased the property with her husband a prominent and high ranking member of the Police Force circa 1936. The couple had a daughter Margaret Mc Guinness who later married Jack Fanowrios and lived in the residence raising three children Andy, Tony and Michelle. The property remains under the ownership of the three now adult children. In July 2004 the Council approved for the building to be converted for commercial purposes in which the owners operate a Human Resources Consultancy. As part of the change of use conversion of the subject dwelling general conservation works were undertaken on the house by local architect, James Vincent.

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