Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
21 Jenkin St South Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1995, Constructed from 1960
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 3 | |
The former Mills and Ware Flour Store, 21 Jenkin Street, has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area and its strong landmark qualities. It has historic significance as being a reminder of the Mills and Ware Biscuit Factory in the South Fremantle area. It is one of the few industrial buildings that remain and is an example of the adaptive reuse of such buildings for contemporary urban residences.
A three storey brick and iron converted warehouse building. Originally the Mills and Ware Flour Loft, the building is now converted to residential units. The front wall is face brick with large windows and corrugated iron awnings. Other walls are rendered brick, The roof is hipped and half gabled. The building is constructed on the front building line.
Jenkin Street was originally named By-the-Sea Road. It was renamed in 1909/10 for Reverend J G Jenkin of the South Fremantle Methodist Church. Two cottages were built on the lot c. 1905 for owners Francis Mosley and Robert Hanlin. In 1905/06, they were occupied by A Flintoff, a labourer, and Angus Gordon, a clerk. In 1910/11, three cottages were listed on the property. Three separate residences were listed on the property until c. 1940. Emily Mackay owned the properties from c. 1925 to c. 1935. Oswald Hunt was listed as the single occupant in 1939/40, by which time the property was owned by Harry Wiley. The property was purchased by Arnott Mills and Ware in the mid-1950s and from the early 1960s, was listed in the rate books as vacant land. However, a flour loft was built by the biscuit manufacturing company at some stage and in 1995, the old loft was converted to five apartments overlooking Mills and Ware Park, where the factory warehouse stood. Much of the industrial superstructure was retained in the redevelopment.
Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).
Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Flats\Apartment Block |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Warehouse |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
| OCCUPATIONS | Manufacturing & processing |
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