LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 15 SUFFOLK STREET

Statement of Significance

The use of limestone is part of the Fremantle landscape and gives the City coherence and character. Limestone walls were built around properties in Fremantle to prevent sand drift in response to an early building regulation dating from the 1830s. Limestone walls are one commonly encountered example of use of this stone as a building material, most of them dating from the 19th century and early years of the 20th century. Most of the limestone in small walls came from local quarries.

Physical Description

A rendered limestone wall on the side lot boundary.

History

The original house which was the source of these limestone feature(s) was numbered 39; the numbering was changed in 1935/36. The stone house which was originally on this lot was constructed prior to 1898 as it is evident on a sewerage plan of that date. In 1908, the western boundary of the lot which is the site of these features is a stone wall and portion of the front boundary is a stone wall. The buildings on the lot at this time are a complex collection of buildings of timber, galvanised iron and stone. This place was identified in the "Heritage Report on 19th century limestone walls and steps in Fremantle" prepared by Silvana Grassadonia, for the City of Fremantle, 1986.

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

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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