HOUSE, 133 SOLOMON STREET (deleted from the Fremantle MHI)

Statement of Significance

House, 133 Solomon Street, is an altered masonry and tile single storey cottage dating from the 1890s. 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 South Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of the type of house built in the South Fremantle area for businessmen. It was built for baker and confectioner Samuel Pearse and was owned and occupied for many years by local cabinet maker and politician, Arthur Davies. The place is an altered example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 133 Solomon Street is a single storey rendered masonry and tile cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted and rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and tiled. The verandah has been removed. The front elevation is symmetrical with two windows and a central front door. There is a low brick fence to the front boundary.

History

In 1896, Lot 18B of Cockburn Sound Location 7 (later 133 Solomon Street) was vacant land owned by Samuel Pearse. A seven room cottage, named ‘Glynelvin’ was built for Pearse in 1897/98.

Samuel Pearse was a baker and confectioner with a shop in High Street Fremantle. He was a very strong Methodist and was involved in the laying of the foundation stone for the Fremantle Wesley Church on 30 December 1896.
By 1903/04, stables had been added to the property, which was then owned and occupied by A E Davies. At this time, it was numbered 39 Solomon Street. Arthur Davies was a cabinet maker and since 1888 had a business in Market Street. Davies was a member of the Fremantle Council from 1905 to 1907 and was the MLA for South Fremantle between 1906 and 1911.

The house is shown on a 1908 diagram as being a large stone house, with a verandah wrapping around all four sides (half length along the rear). The front entrance was via steps to the Martha Street side of the house, with a paved

Integrity/Authenticity

Low Authenticity

Condition

Good condition

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