HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 446 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

DEMOLISHED- retained on MHI database for historical information purposes only.

Physical Description

DEMOLISHED- retained on MHI database for historical information purposes only.

History

South Terrace was formerly called Mandurah Road. It followed the line of ancient Aboriginal tracks and was the main entrance to Fremantle from the south. Mandurah Road used to continue south along the coast, but owing to shifting sand dunes, it was necessary to make a deviation to Douro Road and travel further inland. House, 446 South Terrace was built c. 1947. It was built on the site of an earlier cottage that had been associated with the foundry at 444 South Terrace. In 1903, a foundry was built on Lots 16 and 17 for Chalmers and Brown. In 1906, the improvements were listed as ‘foundry and sheds’. The partnership of Chalmers and Brown dissolved in 1913/14, and the property was bought by Harriett Phillips. In 1914/15, only sheds were listed on the property. The following year, a cottage (Lot 16) and shed (Lot 17) were listed. The street address was then 314 Mandurah Road. Harriett Phillips continued to own the property until the mid-1930s, when it was purchased by Christian Andre. The cottage (Lot 16) was a rental property for most of this time. By 1940, Lot 17 was vacant land owned by George Clark. Circa 1947, the land was bought by Albert Collins and in 1948, plans were drawn up for a new weatherboard, asbestos and tile residence. It comprised four bedrooms, kitchen and living room off a central hall, with a rear verandah and bathroom. The house was built by Victor Dowd and was completed in 1949. The house was had a number of owners since the late 1950s.

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