DUPLEX, 153 HAMPTON ROAD

Statement of Significance

Duplex, 153 and 155 Hampton Road are a single storey rendered masonry and iron duplex pair 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 Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is a representative example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

153-155 Hampton Road is a single storey, rendered masonry, and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical façade built in 1890 and designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The front verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof supported by timber posts, no.155 with decorative wooden brackets. Each has a central front door flanked on either side by windows. Number 155 has double hung sash windows. The house is situated below street level and there is a rendered masonry wall to the front boundary line making further description difficult.

History

Hampton Road was originally called Prison Road. It derives its name from John Stephen Hampton (1810-1869), the Governor of WA from 1862-68. He was previously Comptroller of Convicts in Tasmania. His son, G. E. Hampton, was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convict Establishment. Duplex, 153 Hampton Road and its pair at No. 155 were built in 1890 for William Efford. Mr Efford until 1895, when the cottages were transferred to his wife, Elizabeth. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated c. 1910 shows a pair of attached stone cottages at 153 and 155 Hampton Road. Both had full length front verandahs and rear verandahs enclosed at one end with weatherboard. Each also had a galvanised iron addition at the back of the house. Mrs Efford owned the duplex pair until c. 1945. Both cottages were leased to a succession of tenants during this time. The occupations of the tenants included mariners, a plasterer, police constable, labourers, canvasser and engineer. By 1951/52, Duplex, 153 Hampton Road was owned by Florence Comley, who also lived in the cottage. The two duplexes have had separate ownership from this time. Egidio & Luigi Altieri bought No. 153 in the late 1950s and were still the owners in 1981. 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).

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