HOUSE, 13 KING WILLIAM STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 13 King William Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from c 1895. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

13 King William Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house built c.1895 with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported on turned timber posts. The house is situated at street level. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

King William Street was called Florence Street until c. 1950. The street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s. House, 13 King William Street was built by 1896. In this year, it was listed in the rate book as a cottage of four rooms owned and occupied by Mrs Margaret Smith, a widow. By 1900, the cottage was owned by Mrs William Lorimer. Mr and Mrs Lorimer continued to live in the house until the early 1950s. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1955 shows a brick residence with a full length front verandah and a weatherboard additions at the rear on either side of a small verandah. A galvanised iron laundry was located at the western side of the property, and there was another timber outbuilding on the opposite boundary. In the early to mid-1960s, House, 13 King William Street was owned by Francesco Oteri and then Giulo Santini. In 1974, it was owned by Werner and June Haugg, then Peggy Ritchie (1976), followed by Janet Tapper (1977). All of these owners occupied the house. House, 13 King William Street has had several owners since that time. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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