HOUSE, 51 SOUTH STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 51 South Street, is a single storey brick and iron house dating from 1888. 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. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 51 South Street is a single storey brick, tile and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with tiles. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed windows. The verandah has a separate dropped corrugated iron roof. Air vents are visible between the roof and verandah. There is a high limestone block and timber picket fence to the front boundary line which prevents further description of the front elevation.

History

The land on which house 51 South Street stands was vacant in 1887 and was known as Lot 2a of Cockburn Sound Location 7. In 1888 two cottages, each with two rooms, were built on the lot. What was to become 51 South Street was owned by Richard Henry (or Harry) Tyler. Tyler was a blacksmith and a wheelwright with a business in William Street. Tyler had come to Australia with his wife, Agnes, and four children aboard the “Otago.” Agnes had another five children with Tyler. By 1891 Tyler’s cottage had increased to four rooms. Tyler died on 31 July 1905 and Agnes on 18 November 1940. On Tyler’s death ownership of the cottage transferred to Agnes and the house had several different tenants. After Agnes’ death the next owner of the house was Emily Ada White who also had a series of tenants. Since that time the house has changed hands several times. On a Metropolitan Sewerage Plan dated November 1908 the cottage is shown as a stone building with a galvanized iron extension. By June 19

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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