HOUSE, 15 THOMAS STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 15 Thomas Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1900. 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 South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof is hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof with square timber posts. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

History

Thomas Street was not formed until c. 1900 and was named for Captain John Thomas, an early land owner in the area. In 1898, a two roomed cottage was listed on the lot. It was owned by Alexander Thomson, a blacksmith. After Mr Thomson died (c. 1925), his widow Mary Jane continued to own and occupy the cottage. After her own death in 1936, the property was bought by the Shannon family, who continued to own it until 1987. A diagram dated 1954 shows a weatherboard house with a full length rear verandah. It did not have a front verandah. A weatherboard outbuilding was attached to the rear laundry. In 1974, the City of Fremantle received an application for a garage at the rear of the house. In 1982, an application was received for a patio at the rear linking the house with the car port. 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. In 1974, the City of Fremantle received an application for a garage at the rear of the house. In 1982, an application was received for a patio at the rear linking the house with the car port. 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 t

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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