HOUSE, 35 SCOTT STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 35 Scott Street, a single storey house constructed dating from 1920 with timber framing and weatherboard cladding and a corrugated iron clad roof has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:

the place has some aesthetic value as a typical example of an Inter-War Bungalow that contributes to the quality of its setting along Scott Street and the surrounding area;

the place has some historic value as an early twentieth century residence that demonstrates the settlement and development of the Fremantle area, and;

it is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Scott Street runs in a westerly direction from Marine Terrace through to Hale Street towards the east. 35 Scott Street is located in the portion between Parmelia Street and Chester and on the southern side of Scott Street. The streetscape comprises predominantly of single storey houses built in the early twentieth century and some more recent development.

The streetscape has wide verges and comprises predominantly of single storey houses built in the first half of the twentieth century and some more recent two storey development, particularly on the western side of Daly Street.

The single storey weatherboard and iron cottage has an asymmetrical facade and was constructed c1920. The timber framed walls are clad with painted weatherboard. The hipped and gabled roof has no eaves and is clad with corrugated iron. There is a brick chimney with a dog tooth course extant. The half verandah is under continuous iron roof with square timber posts and returns on the eastern side. The front facade is asymmetrical with a protruding front room that has a timber framed double hung sash window and a corrugated iron awning over. Under the verandah is the timber panelled front door and another timber framed double hung sash window. There is a timber and mesh link fence to the front boundary and a small native garden area behind.

The rear of the site has a concrete slab (from previous development approval), a timber framed and fibrous cement and timber clad WC, a shed and Colorbond clad (not original) laundry and as well as a cubby house, mature Japanese Pepper (Scinus terebinthifolius) and various landscaping.

A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Sept 2009 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for proposed demolition of timber framed outbuildings to facilitate single storey additions and alterations to the existing house.

History

Scott Street was named for Captain Daniel Scott, the first Harbour Master and first chairman of the Fremantle Town Trust.

House, 35 Scott Street was built in 1920/21 for Amelia Armstrong. Amelia and James Armstrong continued to own the house until the early 1950s. It was then owned by their son, Walter, until his death in 1991.

A diagram dated 1954 shows a weatherboard house with a half-length front verandah wrapping around one side. The house had a small rear verandah and paths linked the house with the street, as well as various outbuildings in the backyard.

A photograph dated 1979 shows a weatherboard and corrugated iron house in poor condition. Works completed by 1993 significantly improved the exterior appearance of the house. Further work was carried out c. 1996 and the owners received a Fremantle Award in 1996 - Winner in the Heritage Category.

This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Sept 2009 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for proposed demolition of timber framed outbuildings to facilitate single storey additions and alterations to the existing house.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity with some 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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