DUPLEX, 32 TYDEMAN ROAD

Parent Place or Precinct

22385 North Fremantle Precinct

Statement of Significance

Together with its pair at 30 Tydeman Road, Duplex, 32 Tydeman Road is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage duplex dating from the 1890s. 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

Duplex, 30-32 Tydeman Road is a single storey brick and iron duplex pair with an overall symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are tuckpointed face brick and the roof is a hipped corrugated iron single roof with no dividing wall. The verandah is continuous across both dwellings and is under a separate corrugated iron roof. The verandah is supported on timber posts with decorative timber brackets. The front doors are centrally located with the front room of each cottage on opposite sides of the duplex. There are timber sash windows, and limestone foundation with a cement verandah floor. There are three steps leading to cottage and high face brick front boundary walls with timber gates.

History

Tydeman Road runs west to east between Port Beach Road and Stirling Highway. It is a major arterial road taking traffic from the beachfront to the major through roads of Stirling Highway and Queen Victoria Street. This street has had several name changes over the years. Originally known as Pensioner Road, the street was renamed John Street in 1913 after Fremantle councillor, W John (1885-1891). The section of road west of Stirling Highway was renamed Tydeman Road in 1968 when a new street was created as a result of the reclamation of the river foreshore. The name changed again in 1968 when a new street was created as a result of reclamation of the river foreshore between Stirling Highway and Bruce Street. The name Tydeman was chosen in honour of Frank Williams Edward Tydeman, General Manager of Chief Engineer of the Fremantle Port Authority. The street was originally residential on the northern side with industrial uses occupying the southern side of the road. The brick and iron building at 30-32 Tydeman Road (formerly 80-82 John Street) was built circa1896/97 for an unidentified owner. It was part of a larger landholding owned by Frederick Mason that was subdivided circa 1892. Between 1921 and 1924 the property was owned by William Guilfoyle and was occupied by John Plummer and A Codgel. In 1924, the duplex was recorded as comprising two five-roomed brick houses. Between 1925 and 1935, then owner Bertha F. Couch leased the houses to several different tenants. In 1955, Charles Edgar Ford owned the place. He died the same year and the property was transferred to Judith Beryl Ford, who retained ownership until 1968. During this period tenants included George Burgoyne, Gordon Eacott, Eileen Kroeger and Ronald Austdal. From 1972 to 1981, Alfred and Mary Barnes owned the place. Occupants included George Burgoyne, Kathleen Grundy, Veronica Lazenby and V D Northcote. In 1981, the ownership of the properties was split and generally the homes have been owner occupied since that time. In 1940, the houses each had weatherboard additions to the rear and a narrow verandah. In the rear of the yards were water closets and a galvanised iron laundry. The properties were connected to the mains sewerage system in 1950. In 1979, the front facade of the building was unmodified. In 1981, both sides of the duplex underwent renovations including the addition of new bathrooms, laundries and toilets. In 2004, the building is used for two separate residences. 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

Medium to High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, partially restored, some alterations). Medium to High degree of authenticity with some fabric loss. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

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

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