HOUSE, 46 THOMPSON ROAD

Parent Place or Precinct

10945 Thompson Road Precinct

Statement of Significance

House, 46 Thompson Road, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage 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

House, 46 Thompson Road, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are painted weatherboard. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts. There is lattice infill at each end. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. There is a painted timber picket fence on the front boundary line, and a carport attached to the side on Thompson Road. On the Alfred Road side a red brick chimney is visible. There are solar panels in the roof. The roof line to the rear is a skillion.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 46 Thompson Road was built c. 1897, when it first recorded in the post office directory. It was occupied by Michael Regan at this time. A 1939 diagram shows House, 46 Thompson Road as being a weatherboard house with a full length front verandah and weatherboard outbuildings in the back yard. A weatherboard garage was accessed from Thompson Road. A substantial increase in the rates c. 1925 indicates that renovations or additions were undertaken at this time. The Regan family retained ownership of the property until the late 1970s. The house has had several owners since then. 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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