HOUSE, 10 FRANCISCO STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 10 Francisco Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from 1896. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

10 Francisco Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with a symmetrical facade built c.1898 and designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door with fanlight flanked on either side by double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof supported on timber posts. The house is situated at street level. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

Francisco Street is named after Alexander Francisco, who was associated with Lionel Samson & Son. He later conducted a spirit merchant’s business of his own, and held the position of postmaster. He was also on the Fremantle Town Trust in 1848, 1857-63 and again 1865-66. Francisco Street was developed in the late 1890s. House, 10 Francisco Street was built by 1898. In that year, it was owned and occupied by Frank Harris. The Harris family continued to own the property until c. 1930, with ownership being transferred to Fanny Harris c. 1920. Mary Atwell purchased the property c. 1930, at which time it was listed in the rate books as a residence and stables. Blanche and Victor Wilkinson owned and occupied the house from c.1940 until about 1970. House, 10 Francisco Street has had a few owners since that time. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a residence constructed of brick at the front and weatherboard at the rear. There was a full length front verandah and a smaller verandah at the rear. Separate outbuildings comprised a galvanised iron laundry and a larger galvanised iron structure on the northern fence line and a water closet near the back fence. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly 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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