HOUSE, 10 AINSLIE ROAD

Parent Place or Precinct

22385 North Fremantle Precinct

Statement of Significance

House, 10 Ainslie Road, is a typical stone and tile single storey cottage dating from the 1900s (with two storey extension to rear). 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 late simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 10 Ainslie Road, is a single storey limestone and tile cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are limestone with brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped and covered with tiles. The chimney is brick with rendered corbel details. The verandah is under separate tiled roof and is supported by square timber posts. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber double hung sash windows and a central front door. The house is on high side of Ainslie Road and is elevated from the ground level. A brick fence runs along the front boundary. There is a large stone and Colorbond extension to the rear.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 10 Ainslie Road was constructed c.1908 for Lindley D Murray, and occupied up to 1914, after which Mrs Ann Murray continued to reside at the place for at least another year. Both Ann and Lindley Murray were apparently living at Ainslie Street from around 1900, probably in tents, as there are no buildings evident prior to 1904. 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

Moderate degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, partially restored, some loss of fabric and previous unsympathetic alterations). Moderate degree of authenticity with basic original fabric remaining.Some loss of fabric. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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