COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 24 TYDEMAN ROAD

Statement of Significance

Commercial Building, 24 Tydeman Road is a typical rendered brick,single storey commercial building dating from the late 1890s. Notwithstanding the considerable alterations, the place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical commercial building stock located within the commercial areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of commercial buildings in the North Fremantle area.

Physical Description

The brick and iron commercial building at 24 Tydeman Road is a single storey commercial building. Originally designed as two separate commercial businesses (22 & 24) each with their own frontage to Tydeman Road, the duplex premises were eventually amalgamated into one commercial space. The front elevation has been considerably altered with the recessed central door ways and bay windows being replaced with a solid front door and glass bricks. There is a parapet with simple rendered banding. The original verandahs have been removed and replaced with a suspended steel boxed awning. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Sept 2009 by Carrick + Wills Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA288/09) for a proposed two and three storey office development including demolition of the former service station to 208-210 Queen Victoria Street and partial demolition and adaptation of 24 Tydeman Road, North Fremantle.

History

Tydeman Road runs west to east between Port Beach Road and Stirling Highway. It is a major arterial road taking traffic from the beachfront to the major through roads of Stirling Highway and Queen Victoria Street. This street has had several name changes over the years. Originally known as Pensioner Road, the street was renamed John Street in 1913 after Fremantle councillor, W John (1885-1891). The section of road west of Stirling Highway was renamed Tydeman Road in 1968 when a new street was created as a result of the reclamation of the river foreshore. The name changed again in 1968 when a new street was created as a result of reclamation of the river foreshore between Stirling Highway and Bruce Street. The name Tydeman was chosen in honour of Frank Williams Edward Tydeman, General Manager of Chief Engineer of the Fremantle Port Authority. The street was originally residential on the northern side with industrial uses occupying the southern side of the road. The brick and iron commercial building at 22-24 Tydeman Road (formerly 72-74 John Street) was built between 1897 and 1913 for an unidentified owner. It was designed so that two separate commercial business to operate from the building, each with their own frontage to Tydeman Road. The property was originally part of large landholding owned by Mrs Andrew Burns and subdivided circa 1896. In 1921, the estate of Donald McKay owned the property. McKay was a prominent Fremantle resident who owned approximately 70 to 80 houses in Fremantle as well as significant landholdings, and was at one time a member of the Legislative Council for the Northern Province. McKay also owned other properties in Tydeman Road. The property was transferred to Samuel McKay after Donald’s death. Between 1925 and 1935 the place was owned by Arthur Browne. The occupants included Larry Fortune, W E Lansdowne, Water Jewell, Eric Arthur and W Hill. The functions of the business operating from this property have not been determined. Sometime between 1940 and 1979, the duplex premises were amalgamated into one space. In 1979, the place was occupied by Ena’s Indonesian Restaurant. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also 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. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Sept 2009 by Carrick + Wills Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA288/09) for a proposed two and three storey office development including demolition of the former service station to 208-210 Queen Victoria Street and partial demolition and adaptation of 24 Tydeman Road, North Fremantle. As at 2016 the place is occupied by two outlets: Arklen (a building company) and White Door (a wedding shop).

Integrity/Authenticity

Low degree of integrity (original intent unclear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Low degree of authenticity with little or no original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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