Semi-detached Residences, 79/81 Glyde Street

Statement of Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE No 79 and 81 Glyde Street is a pair of single storey houses constructed in limestone and brick with a corrugated iron roof. The places have historic and aesthetic value with their contribution to Plympton's high concentration of worker’s cottages and associated buildings. They contribute to the local community’s sense of place. The place has considerable heritage value for its intrinsic aesthetic value as a pair of Federation Bungalow style houses. They retain a moderate to high degree of authenticity and a high degree of integrity. The rear additions have no significance and the timber decks are intrusive. AESTHETIC SIGNIFICANCE No 79 and 81 Glyde Street have considerable aesthetic value as good examples of a pair of Federation style houses. They have retained most of the characteristic features of the style. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE No 79 and 81 Glyde Street have some historic value. They were part of the suburban residential development associated with the expansion of East Fremantle during the Goldrush period of the 1880s and 1890s. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE N/A SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE No 79 and 81 Glyde Street have some social value. They are associated with a significant area of worker’s cottages which contributes to the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

Late Victorian / Early Federation Georgian / Gothic Influences No 79 and 81 Glyde Street is a pair of single storey houses constructed of limestone and brick with hipped corrugated iron roofs. It is a good example of a Federation period pair of houses. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width bullnosed roof verandah supported between parapet walls. The verandah is supported on timber posts over a timber floor. The timber decks have been extended partially over the front garden. Front doors have hopper lights and are located adjacent to the party wall. The doors are flanked by double hung sash windows with side lights. All openings have brick quoins. A series of stairs lead from street level to the garden and to the verandah. There are additions to the rear. The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

History

Plympton is a cohesive precinct where most of the places were constructed in the late nineteenth century and the first quarter of the twentieth century. It is comprised primarily of homes for workers and their families with a high concentration of small lots with timber, brick and stone cottages. 79 and 81 Glyde Street is a good example of a pair of town or terrace houses in the Federation period.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate - High

Condition

Good

Uses

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