HOUSE, 113 EDMUND STREET

Statement of Significance

Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey stone cottage dating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area. Has undergone significant alterations but original form remains intact.

Physical Description

House, 113 Edmund Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and zincalume house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted brick to the front façade. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported by steel posts in pairs. Vents with decorative brick detailing and limestone are visible between the roof and verandah. There is a skillion roof addition to the rear. There is a brick pillar and timber picket fence to the front boundary line with a central timber picket gate.

History

Edmund Street was named for Sir Edmund R Fremantle, a nephew of Sir Charles Fremantle the founder of the city. Edmund served with Sir Charles as Flag Lieutenant from 1858 – 1861. He died in 1929 at the age of 93. Edmund Street was gazetted on the 25 May 1922 and was previously known as Marmion Road. A cottage is recorded on lot 12 of 27 in 1900. The owner was John Bessj(?). The occupant was Frederick Smith.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent 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).

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