HOUSE, 53 SAMSON STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 53 Samson Street, is a single storey timber and iron house dating from 1905. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 53 Samson Street is a single storey timber and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with painted weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron (or zincalume). There is a rendered corbelled chimney evident. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door with top fanlight flanked on either side by timber framed double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate roof supported by timber posts. There is a low limestone and brick wall to the front boundary line. Vegetation in the front yard prevents further description of the front elevation.

History

Lot 32 of 29 was a vacant lot in 1902-03 owned by ‘Hughes’. The 1905-06 rate book shows a cottage owned and occupied by William Hughes, a police constable. The 1910-11 rate book shows that W Hughes continued to own the property but it was then occupied by a Matt Molloy who was owner/occupier of the property by 1916-17.

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 fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

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