Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
Location
31-35 Cliff St Fremantle
Location Details
This place comprises the original Samson Cottage adjacent to the c.1899 Lionel Samson Building.
Other Name(s)
Samson Cottage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1835 to 1899
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 1B | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Apr 1974 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
Parent Place or Precinct
25225 West End, Fremantle
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Stirling, 1979 conversion to museum | Architect | - | - |
| Sir Joseph J Talbot Hobbs, 1892 additions | Architect | - | - |
| Frederick William Burwell, 1898 existing building | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 998 | Interiors project: Lionel Sampson and Son Pty Ltd 31 Cliff St | Report | 1992 |
| 11848 | Conservation plan for Samson Buidings Fremantle Western Australia | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2020 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Warehouse |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Other Use | COMMERCIAL | Insurance Building |
| COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} | |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Other Use | OTHER | Other |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Immigration, emigration & refugees |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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