HOUSE, 30 CHESTER STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 30 Chester Street is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1924. 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

House, 30 Chester Street is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade constructed in 1924. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a continuation of the main roof with square timber posts and decorative wrought iron valance and brackets. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. A painted brick chimney is intact. There is a face brick and timber picket fence to the front boundary and a garden area behind. The garden and fence partially obscure views to the house. There is a two storey addition to the rear.

History

The Chester family were early settlers, and one of the sons had a butchering business. Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street. In the early 1920s, Lot 98 of Cockburn Sound Location 134 (later 30 Chester Street) was vacant land owned by Harold Davey. In 1924/25, a new home was built by Jesse Marshall at a cost of ₤400. The Marshalls lived in the property until at least 1951. A plan dated 1954 shows House, 30 Chester Street as a weatherboard house with a full length front verandah and centrally located front steps and path leading to the street. There were extensive paved areas to the rear of the house, as well as a number of small outbuildings. By 1981, the property was owned by A & C Jelavic. It has had several owners since that time and at some stage between 1988 and 1993, a two storey addition was built to the rear of the weatherboard and iron 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

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