HOUSE, 36 HARVEST ROAD

Parent Place or Precinct

22385 North Fremantle Precinct

Statement of Significance

House, 36 Harvest Road, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1900s. 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 North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 36 Harvest Road, is a single storey stone and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are limestone with face brick quoins and reveals. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof. Verandah is supported by square timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. The house is elevated on limestone foundations.

History

From the nineteenth century, Harvest Road was important as an access route to Point Direction, the location of a sheltered landing place. Boat building yards were located at Point Direction for much of the twentieth century, during which time the Harvest Road jetty also became a popular family swimming and picnic area. Originally, Harvest Road began at Stirling Highway (then called Bruce Street), but from 1899 it was extended through to Queen Victoria Street (then called Victoria Street). Harvest Road has always been a predominantly residential street, developing steadily from the turn of the twentieth century, and characterised at least in its early decades as a place with a large number of rental properties. Three industries on the street were Purina (1935-55) and Nabisco (1955-88) cereal manufacturers (number 3-5), Rowlands Co Cordial, Wine and Spirits manufacturers (1908 to at least 1939, at number 11), and various marine industries, most prominently Browns Boat Building Yard (from c.1900), which was located between Corkhill (Elizabeth) Street and the River. House, 36 Harvest Road was constructed in 1904 for Peter Johnson, who lived there until 1912. After this, Mrs Mary A Johnson is recorded at the place until at least 1925. Peter Johnson worked from the 1890s at Rocky Bay Quarry, and lived for a time in North Fremantle’s ‘canvas town’. From 1916, Mary appears to have rented out a room to various members of the Charlton family. From 1916, the Charlton family appears as second occupant resident at the place. Richard B Charlton, teacher, is resident from 1916 to 1917, after which Leslie Charlton and his wife Ivy are listed. From the 1940s, Mrs Johnson is no longer listed at the place, but the Charltons remained until at least 1949. Les Charlton was a teacher at North Fremantle, and later in life served from 1949 to 1952 as mayor of North Fremantle. Ivy was keenly involved in the activities of St Mary’s Anglican Church, as well as being a Red Cross volunteer. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also 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, restored). 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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