HOUSE, 6 HARBOUR ROAD

Statement of Significance

House, 6 Harbour Road, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1897. 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 South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof with square timber posts. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a low level brick fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

History

In 1896, 48 was vacant land owned by W E Wray, one of the men responsible for the subdivision of the area the previous year. The following year, a cottage of three rooms was built for M Blackwood. It was noted in 1900 that the house accommodated four males and three females, presumably Mr and Mrs Blackwood and their five children. Blackwood, a carpenter by trade, owned the house until at least 1905/06. By that year, Blackwood and his family had moved out and Edward Coughlin, a painter, was the occupant. By 1912/13, the property was owned by Eliza Piggott and occupied by Catherine Krey. The house was connected to the sewer in 1912. The house has had a number of owners since c. 1926, when it was owned and occupied by William Leyshon. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 6 Harbour Road as a weatherboard cottage with a full length front verandah, two asbestos sleep-outs and verandah at the rear, and an asbestos garage to the side of the house. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - YELLOW - significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

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 good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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