HOUSE, 13 SYDNEY STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 13 Sydney Street, is a rendered masonry and iron single storey house dating from c1917. 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 South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey rendered masonry and iron cottage with a asymmetrical facade designed and constructed in c1917. The walls are painted and rendered masonry. The roof is gabled with a skillion roof to the side with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof with round metal posts. The roof form is asymmetrical. Below the verandah roof the front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a rendered masonry single car garage to the side. The verandah is on the front boundary line and is edged by a low brick fence.

History

In 1905/06, a billiard saloon was listed as being on the lot. It was owned by Thomas Burgess at this time. In 1909/10, the building was listed as a hall. It was demolished, and between 1915 and 1920, a cottage was built on the lot. The land was still owned by Thomas Burgess and between c. 1920 and c. 1945, was listed as being owned by the Estate of T C Burgess. The cottage was occupied by tenants during this time. In 1949/50, House, 13 Sydney Street was owned by Edna and Harry Brutnall and occupied by Leslie Lupton. The house has had a number of owners since the early 1950s, including: Guiseppe and Rosa Rispoli (c. 1952-1960); Antonio and Livia Calginari (c. 1960-c. 1964); Pasquale and Domenica Paratore (c. 1964-c. 1968). The house changed hands many times between 1968 and 1972 and has been owned by the Polimeno family since c. 1975. A plan dated 1954 shows a relatively small brick house with brick extensions to the rear and side. The house had a full length front verandah and a wide verandah at the rear. 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.

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 fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

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