DUPLEX, 9 MCLAREN STREET

Statement of Significance

Duplex, 7-9 McLaren Street is a typical limestone, brick, tile and iron single storey duplex pair dating from 1910. 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 South Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

An attached duplex pair of single storey limestone, brick, tile and iron houses. There is one continuous tiled roof over both units. Verandahs are under separate corrugated iron bullnose roofs supported by timber posts and having a brick dividing wall. The walls are limestone with face brick quoins. Each house has a single front door and a pair of double hung sash window to the front elevation. There are paved parking areas and low rendered masonry walls to the front of each duplex half.

History

McLaren Street was originally called Edward Street. The name was changed to Silas Street in 1901/902 in honour of William Silas Pearce, a local business identity. The street was renamed McLaren Street in 1931, this time in honour of F J McLaren, who was Mayor of Fremantle from 1912 to 1914. In 1902/03, two cottages were built on the lot. The cottages were owned by Ellen Shruth and occupied by George Mortimer and George Woodhead. In 1916/17, the cottages numbered 20 and 22 Silas Street (Lot 22) and adjacent Lot 23 were owned by Livingstone Kennon. Archibald Harper lived in #20 and the Kennon in #22. James Bennett moved into No. 20 in 1918/10 and was still there in 1926. By 1929/30, Arthur Werndley was living in No 20. Livingstone Kennon died c. 1934 and the duplex was sold to Henry Dalwood. The address changed to 7 McLaren Street c. 1935. A diagram dated 1954 shows the duplexes at 7 and 9 McLaren Street as a mirror pair. Both were long, narrow brick cottages with full length front verandahs. Both had a mix of weatherboard, asbestos and galvanised iron outbuildings at the rear. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially 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 good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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