HOUSE, 3 KING WILLIAM STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 3 King William Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from c 1895. 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

3 King William Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with an asymmetrical facade built c.1896 and designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with rendered quoins. The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof supported on timber posts. Under the verandah is a front door with side and fanlights with a timber framed window to one side. The house is elevated from street level. On the front boundary line there is a rendered masonry wall with in-built steps leading to the verandah which also has a simple timber balustrade. There is a limestone carport addition to the side.

History

King William Street was called Florence Street until c. 1950. The street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s. House, 3 King William Street was built by 1896. In that year, it was occupied by John Norman, an iron monger and at that stage, was only a two roomed cottage. By 1900, the cottage was owned and occupied by Charles Norman, a clerk. Mr Norman lived in the house with two females and one other male, presumably his wife and children. The Normans continued to own the house until c. 1918, although Henry Bolitho was the occupant by 1912. In 1922/23, House, 3 King William Street was owned by Alice O’Keefe and occupied by David Rea. Ms O’Keefe continued to own the property until c. 1950 and rented it to a succession of tenants during this time. In the early 1950s, the cottage was owned and occupied by Margaret McDonald. Ms McDonald owned the house until 1978, and it has had a couple of owners since that time. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1955 shows a brick residence with a full length front verandah built against the western boundary of the lot. There was a driveway down the eastern side of the house, which contained an asbestos garage. 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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