Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
158 South Tce Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1891
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Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 3 |
House, 158 South Terrace, is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey house dating from c1891. 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.
158 South Terrace is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with an asymmetrical facade built in 1891 and designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry with rendered quoins. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The gable end features a timber finial. The façade is asymmetrical with a front door with side and fanlights and a double hung sash window. There is a protruding front room with bay window. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof supported on timber posts with decorative timber brackets and simple timber balustrade. The house is elevated from street level with a set of steps leading to the front entrance. There is a rendered corbelled chimney evident. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket wall to the front boundary line.
House, 158 South Terrace was built in 1891 for Jonathan Thomas, an engine driver. By 1901, Selvia Kerilla, a widow, was living in the house. Jonathan Thomas was living in the house again by 1910/11. In 1913, House 158 South Terrace was bought by Ada Wennstrom, who lived in the house with her husband William, until at least 1950. House, 158 South Terrace changed hands several times in the 1970s and 1980s. Owners include Franco Romaniello and Natale Monastra (1973); Margaret Murphy (1976); Michael Quinsee and Brendan Noblett (1979); Elizabeth Quirk (1980) and Hamelin Nominees Pty Ltd (1985). In 1981, extensions and alterations were completed to convert the house for consulting rooms for Dr C Quirk. In 1989, an application was made to the City of Fremantle for five grouped houses on the lot. 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.
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 assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
Individual Building or Group
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Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
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Victorian Georgian |
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Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
Wall | STONE | Limestone |
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DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
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