Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
143 Solomon St Beaconsfield
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1910
| 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 | Level 3 | |
Aesthetic significance as an example of a brick residence in the Federation Queen Anne style probably built in the first decade of the twentieth century. Historical significance representing the increased wealth following the Gold Boom.
Single storey and a half basement level, tuck pointed brick and a zincalume hipped and small gable roofed house. There are two prominent brick chimneys with corbelling. The dropped verandah returns down the sides and is supported by turned timber posts with timber balustrading. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Solomon Street; 121, 123, 125, 127, 134, 135, 139, 143, 147, 148,149, 150, 151, 153, 156, 157, 159, 161, 162 & 168.
Solomon Street was originally known as Mary Street, gazetted in 1905. It changed its name in 1951/52 to honour Elias Solomon, a Fremantle merchant and politician who built a house and lived in this street. Solomon was a Town Councillor 1878-1880, 1883-1886, Mayor in 1889-1891, 1896-98 and 1900-01. He was a state parliamentarian, MLA for the seat of South Fremantle 1892-1901, then transferred to Federal Politics with a seat in the House of Representatives from 1901-1903. Solomon was the first Member for Fremantle in the Federal Government. Linked to 7 to 27 Martha Street and 18 to 40 Martha Street and 174 Hampton Road and 141, 148 and 150 Solomon Street. Lot 4 of CSL 7 was recorded as vacant in 1930. A residence is recorded in 1950/51. Physical inspection indicates that the house was built prior to this date.
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Zincalume |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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