HOUSE, 25 GREY STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 25 Grey Street, is a single storey timber and tile house dating from the 1940s. 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. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and tile house. This house has undergone alterations.

History

The street is named for Henry George Grey, Viscount Howick (1892-1894), Third Earl Grey, also called Lord Grey, Secretary of State for the Colonies 1846-1852. The house is on Part 1 of Lot 637. Lot 637 has had a residence (now 23 Grey Street) on it since the early 1880s and was once occupied by Mr E. H. Fothergill, who was Mayor of Fremantle in 1909/1910. House 25 Grey Street was built in the rate period of 1945/46 for William Birley Johnson who was the owner/occupier. Johnson still owned and resided at the premises in 1951/52. In 1977, the owner submitted plans to the City of Fremantle to construct a warehouse at the rear of the property for the storage of fishing equipment. The warehouse was constructed and was later used for a mechanical repair workshop. A photograph of the place c.1985 shows that the original verandah had been enclosed with timber and aluminium framed windows. The front door was located facing Grey Street. In 1993, the owner oversaw the construction of two residential units at the rear of the block and the renovation of the house at 25 Grey Street. In 1993, architect Brian Klopper prepared plans for the conversion of the warehouse to two residential units and it was noted at the time that the warehouse had been vacant for some time. At the same time the new units were constructed the house was renovated internally and externally. This involved moving the front door to the side of the house and replacing all the aluminium windows on the verandah enclosure with timber framed multiple framed windows.

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 but with some alterations. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

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

Uses

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