Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
17 Chester St South Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1900
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Historic/Archaeological Site | |
DEMOLISHED- retained on MHI database for historical information purposes only.
DEMOLISHED
The Chester family were early settlers, and one of the sons had a butchering business. Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street. In 1895, Sub Lot 12 of Town Lot 26 (later 17 Chester Street) was vacant land owned by Francis Listiman. By 1900, a cottage had been built for owner/occupier Henry Dingle, a carpenter. The Dingle family retained ownership until the early 1920s, although it was rented to a number of tenants from c. 1905. The cottage was numbered 63 Chester Street until c. 1930. In 1925/26, the property was purchased by Elizabeth Giles. In 1930/31, Elizabeth Foster was listed as the owner. The Foster family retained ownership until the early 1960s, when it was purchased by Barry and Lorraine White following the death of Elizabeth Foster. A diagram dated c. 1954 shows House, 17 Chester Street as a weatherboard house taking up nearly the full width of the block. It had a projecting front room and half-length front verandah and a centrally located path leading to the street. There were several outbuildings and fenced areas in the back yard. Antonio and Grazia Forgione purchased the house c. 1970 and retained ownership until c. 1975, when it was purchased by Milan and Ruza Milanovic and then Albert London. All appear to have been owner/occupiers. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle") Albert London sold the property in 1991 and it has had one owner since that time. The place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It is not known when the original house was demolished and a new house built in its place.
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Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Other Use | OTHER | Other |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
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