DUPLEX, 147 HAMPTON ROAD

Statement of Significance

Duplex, 147 and 149 Hampton Road are a single storey stone and iron duplex pair 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 Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is a representative example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

147 - 149 Hampton Road are a single storey stone and iron duplex pair with overall symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Both halves have limestone walls with face brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. There is a masonry dividing parapet wall visible through the roof. There are two rendered brick chimneys with rendered corbelling. The verandahs are under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof and are supported by timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with a timber sash window and a front door to each side. There is a limestone and iron fence to the front boundary line.

History

Hampton Road was originally called Prison Road. It derives its name from John Stephen Hampton (1810-1869), the Governor of WA from 1862-68. He was previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment. Duplex, 147-149 Hampton Road was recorded in the 1889 rate book as being an unallocated allotment. By 1900, the property was owned by Captain John Foxworthy and two cottages had been built on the site. One was occupied by Daniel O’Connell and the other by the captain. The cottages are shown on a 1908 map as being stone with front verandahs and weatherboard lean-tos at the rear accommodating the bathrooms. A well straddled the fence dividing the rear yards, each of which accommodated a variety of weatherboard and corrugated iron buildings. The Foxworthy family retained ownership of the cottages as rental properties until c. 1952, when they were purchased by Hazel and John Tognolini. They lived at No 149 for a time before letting both houses out to tenants. The Tognolini’s retained ownership until the mid-1970s. In 1960, a carport was approved for No. 147 and in 1964, the front verandah was reinstated. In 1981 approval was granted for a new residence on the site (this did not go ahead) and in 1985, approval was granted for four grouped dwellings on the site. The c. 1900 duplex was retained in the development. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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