HOUSE, 30a JENKIN STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 30a Jenkin Street, is a typical brick and iron single storey house dating from 1902 with a two storey addition to the rear. 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 brick and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are tuckpointed brick. The roof is hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under separate corrugated iron bullnose roof with chamfered timber posts and a timber balustrade. There is a two storey addition to the rear. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. The house is raised from the street level and sits on limestone foundations. Limestone steps lead up to the verandah level.

History

Jenkin Street was originally named By-the-Sea Road. It was renamed in 1909/10 for Reverend J G Jenkin of the South Fremantle Methodist Church. House, 30a Jenkin Street was built in 1902 for owner Charlotte Brown. The cottage was occupied by Charles Ambler. Ms Brown also owned the adjacent lot in Inverleith Street, where another limestone cottage was built (10 Inverleith Street). A diagram dated 1914 shows House, 30a Jenkin Street (then 65 By-the-Sea Road) as a brick house with a full length front verandah. A horse paddock and stable are shown in the corner of the block, with another paddock behind the house. Charlotte Brown retained ownership of the property until c. 1930. Elizabeth Brown was listed as the subsequent owner. She retained ownership until the early 1960s. The house was a rental property during this time. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 30a Jenkin Street as a modest brick house with a full length front verandah. In 1996, a stop work order was put on the property by the City of Fremantle when unauthorised alterations were made to the building. A heritage assessment was done at this time. The owner was advised to reinstate original window openings in the front façade and remove screen wall to the front verandah. By 1997, House, 30a Jenkin Street was owned by Guiseppe Caranna (who also owned 10 Inverleith Street). An application was made for two storey additions to both residences and an additional two storey grouped dwelling behind. 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) - 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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