HOUSE, 9 KING WILLIAM STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 9 King William Street, is a typical timber and iron single storey house dating from c1895. 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

9 King William Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructed c.1896 in the Victorian Georgian style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards and fibre cement sheeting. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a broken back corrugated iron roof supported by turned timber posts with timber brackets. The symmetrical front façade has a central front door with fanlight flanked on either side by timber framed casement windows. There is a rendered corbelled brick chimney evident. The house is situated at street level. There is a brick wall 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, 9 King William Street was built by 1896. In that year, it was listed in the rate book as owned and occupied by John Thompson, a carpenter. Mr Thompson also owned an adjoining vacant lot. In 1912, the property was owned and occupied by Edward Dean, but the title was soon transferred to James Dean, who then moved into the house. Mr Dean retained ownership until c. 1930, when House, 9 King William Street was bought by William Hendy. In 1932, the cottage was rented to Herman Anderson. By 1942/43, the cottage was owned by Eulilia Waterhouse and occupied by Essire Maroney, who lived in the house for about a decade. By the early 1950s, it was owned by Thomas Sarle. It was still a rental property during this time. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1955 shows a weatherboard and asbestos residence with detached bath and laundry in a weatherboard outbuilding to the west of the house. The house had a full length front verandah. Ludovic Piani purchased the house c. 1960 and sold it to Sue Ridley in 1978. House, 9 King William Street has had a number of owners since then; all have lived in the house. 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).

Uses

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