HOUSE & LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 19 KING WILLIAM STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 19 King William Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from c 1902. 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 a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

19 King William Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house built c.1902 with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door with side and fanlights flanked on either side by casement windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof supported on timber posts. There is a face brick chimney evident. There is a limestone fence to the front boundary line.

History

King William Street was called Florence Street until c. 1950. The street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s. House, 19 King William Street was built c. 1902 on the site of an earlier cottage that had been built prior to 1896. In 1900, the Fremantle Rate book recorded that there was an ‘old cottage’ on the lot owned by D & AT White. In 1904/05, there was a cottage on the site, owned by Arthur White and occupied by Charles Fielding, a manager. Mr White owned the cottage until c. 1950 and rented it to a succession of tenants during this time. In the early 1950s, House, 19 King William Street was owned and occupied by Leslie Coward. When Albert Wise bought it c. 1956, he rented it to tenants. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a brick cottages of similar proportions to that at No. 17. There were full length front and rear verandahs, with a laundry adjoining the south west corner of the back verandah. An asbestos garage was located towards the eastern side of the lot. By 1960, the property was owned and occupied by Francesco and Rosa De Rosa. Between c. 1970 and at least 2005, House, 19 King William Street was owned and occupied by Marianna Moretti. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment 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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