HOUSE, 21 AINSLIE ROAD

Parent Place or Precinct

22385 North Fremantle Precinct

Statement of Significance

House, 21 Ainslie Road, is a typical limestone and tile single storey cottage dating from the 1910s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 21 Ainslie Road, is a single storey limestone and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed with elements of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. Walls are painted brick with rendered banding. The roof is hipped and gabled with a tile covering. The verandah runs along the front facade and returns along the eastern side. It is under a separate tiled roof. The verandah is supported by turned timber posts with simply detailed brackets. The front elevation is asymmetrical. There is a window hood over front casement windows which has simple detailing. There is a face brick wall and iron fence to the front boundary. The house is called 'Lyndhurst.'

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 21 Ainslie Road was constructed c.1913. At the time the place as owned by George Staton. By 1914, however, the place was owned and occupied by Christopher M Partlow, and members of the Partlow family are recorded at the place until the early 1920s, including a Mrs M Partlow (1915) and William Partlow (1921). By 1924 ownership had transferred to Mr McCabe. A 1939 sewerage plan shows the place as a brick house with a verandah to the northeast corner, two tanks, a laundry and an earth closet to the rear. 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.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored). 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).

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