HOUSE, 239 SOUTH STREET

Author

City of Fremantle

Place Number

23135

Location

239 South St Beacosnfield

Location Details

Local Government

Fremantle

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1930

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
(no listings)

Statement of Significance

House, 239 South Street, is a single storey brick and tile house dating from c1930s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 239 South Street is a single storey brick and tile house constructed in the c1930s. The walls are red brick. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with tiles. The gable has decorative brickwork to the top. There is a red brick chimney evident. The verandah is under the main tiled roof at a different pitch, supported by brick pillars with a wrought iron balustrade. The asymmetrical front façade has a protruding front room under the gable roof with a window and no awning. Under the verandah roof is the main door. There is another window on the other side. Both windows are not original. The house is situated above street level on limestone foundations. There is a face brick wall to the front boundary line.

History

The rate books list this as a vacant lot in 1924-5.

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).

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Art Deco

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Face Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

08 Aug 2010

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

19 Feb 2020

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.