HOUSE, 29 STEVENS STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 29 Stevens Street, is an altered rendered masonry and iron double storey house. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of larger houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an altered example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

29 Stevens Street is an altered rendered masonry and iron two storey house, originally constructed in 1898. The walls are rendered masonry, rough cast to the lower floor and smooth to the upper. Thought to have originally been a single storey asymmetrical façade Victorian Georgian style of house, typical of the area, there is now a second storey addition to the front of the building line. There is a corrugated iron verandah supported on square timber posts with decorative timber brackets and frieze. There is a high level limestone and timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

Stevens Street was originally known as Church Street c1900, the boundary of the old Alma St Church of England Cemetery. It changed to Stephen Street in c1930. In 1962 spelling was changed to Stevens Street, probably to honour Jimmy Stevens, Councillor (1905-1929; 1929-1943). This house was formerly No 115. The numbering changed in 1935/36 This cottage was built for Albert Marsh in 1898 and occupied by him. The 1908 sewerage plan of this site shows this stone cottage had a ‘L’ shaped plan with a verandah across the full width of the front verandah. Within the two axis of the ‘L’ were a timber building and a galvanised iron building. Adjacent to the rear of the building was a well. At the back of the lot was a timber closet and a small galvanised iron shed. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle") A photograph of the house in 1978 shows that the house was in good condition with many original features. The timber fretwork on the front verandah and the brick quoins were still evident around the doors and windows. The corrugated iron roof was in good condition. A brick and timber high fence on the front boundary was a later addition.

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 but with alterations. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

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

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