HOUSE, 21 GOLD STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 21 Gold Street, is a typical timber and iron single storey house dating from c1898. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

21 Gold Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructed c1898 in the Victorian Georgian style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof supported by timber posts and wraps around the front protruding room which has a double hung sash window with sidelights. The asymmetrical front façade has a central front door with side and fanlights and a single casement window with fixed panes on either side to the left of the front door with a separate awning above. The house is situated at street level. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

Gold Street was gazetted as George Street on 2 September 1904. The land formed a part of a large block owned by Henry Briggs, then President of the Legislative Council. George (Gold) Street was constructed in 1905 at a cost of ₤250. By 1908, a public reserve had been earmarked at the intersection of Francisco Street and George Street. George Street was renamed Gold Street in circa 1921. The majority of the housing stock in the street dates from the late 1890s and early 1900s. House, 21 Gold Street was built prior to 1900. In that year, it was listed in the Fremantle Rate Book as being owned by L M Anderson and occupied by three males and two females. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1908 shows a galvanised iron residence with steps leading to the front (no verandah). There were two small additions to the rear – one weatherboard and the other a toilet. There was also along weatherboard outbuilding located near the western boundary fence. By 1912/13, the property was owned by Francis Henry Anderson and occupied by Ludwig Anderson. The rate book for that year noted additions to the house, as well as the sewer being connected in June 1912. Between c. 1920 and c. 1945, House 21 Gold Street was owned by Frances Anderson. Ludwig Anderson continued to be the occupant until c. 1940. Thomas Wolan was the occupant in 1942/43. By the early 1950s, the property was owned and occupied by Dorothy and Wilfred Storer. At this time, a weatherboard addition had been made to the front of the original galvanised iron residence and there were various verandahs to the front, western side and rear. There were two further weatherboard additions at the rear of the property, with two galvanised iron constructions adjoining the western addition. The Storers continued to own the house for many years, until at least c. 1970. In the 1970s, House 21 Gold Street was owned by Hetty McKechnie. It has had several owners since 1979. A new bathroom, laundry and toilet were built to the rear of the house in the mid-1980s. 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. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1908 shows a galvanised iron residence with steps leading to the front (no verandah). There were two small additions to the rear – one weatherboard and the other a toilet. There was also along weatherboard outbuilding located near the western boundary fence. By 1912/13, the property was owne

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent mostly 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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