HOUSE, 242 MARINE TERRACE

Statement of Significance

House, 242 Marine Terrace , is a single storey brick and iron house dating from 1919. 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 Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is a late and modified example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 242 Marine Terrace is a single storey brick and iron house designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are brick. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof and has been enclosed by fibrous cement sheeting and timber framed windows. There is a corrugated iron awning with small central gable across the front. There is a limestone wall to the front and side boundary line.

History

In 1915/16 Lots 20, 21 and 22 were vacant land owned by Charles James and Herbert John Locke. By 1919/20 there were 2 or 3 cottages on the land. In 1925/26 Lot 21 of Sub 8 is listed separately as being owned by Agnes Jane Doak, and the residence was occupied by Frank Elliot. In 1939 the property became no.242, prior to that it had been no.271. Agnes Jane Doak continued to own the property until at least 1940. The house is Part 21 of Sub 8.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

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

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