COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 244 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

Commercial Building and attached residence, 244 South Terrace, is a rendered masonry and iron double storey building dating from c 1900. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of a commercial building with an attached residence in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

244 South Terrace is a single storey rendered masonry and iron commercial building and attached residence constructed in c1900. The walls are rendered masonry with a decorative parapet to the shop section and a hipped roof to the residence. There is a recessed entry and a rendered upstand to the shop front and a suspended bullnose corrugated iron awning over. The shop is located on the front boundary line with a footpath in front whilst the residence is set back from the street with a rendered masonry wall and small garden. The residence has a separate corrugated iron verandah supported by timber posts. The wall and garden to the front of the residence makes further description difficult.

History

Commercial Building, 244 South Terrace was built as a shop and rooms for Margaret Dent c. 1900. A stable was already on the lot. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1908 shows a brick structure with front and rear verandahs and a galvanised iron rear extension. The building served as a grocery or mixed business from c. 1906 to 1949. In 1934, plans were approved for the construction of a brick bakery and ovens. Mrs Nellie Stone paid £300 for the work. Mrs Stone had bought the property c. 1920 and owned it until c. 1940. During the 1930s, the residence was no longer listed in the rate books – only the shop and bakehouse were included. From c. 1950 to c. 1960, the property was owned by James Morellini and occupied by a succession of tenants. In 1950, it was listed in the rate book as shop/residence and bakery. In the 1960s, the property was owned and occupied by Guiseppe and Maria Tranchita. The bakery ceased operating during this time. During the 1970s, the shop was a mini-self serve store. In 1981, an application was made to the Fremantle Council to use the store as a real estate office. From 1989, it was a hydroponics store. Prior to 1994, the shop was also used by the Prison Fellowship. Planning consent for a bullnose verandah was granted in 1986. 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).

Uses

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