Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
Hampton Rd South Fremantle
The Hampton Road Precinct (North) is bound by Knutsford Street in the North and South Street in the South.
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1880
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| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 25 Jan 2006 |
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The precinct is rare as an intact example of Federation residences in Western Australia.
The precinct contributes to the Fremantle community’s sense of place through its distinctive streetscape.
The precinct contains excellent examples of double storey Federation Filigree residences, which are accentuated by their rise above street level on the northern side of Hampton Road.
The precinct is associated with the development of the Fremantle area.
The Hampton Road Precinct (North) is bound by Knutsford Street in the North and South Street in the South. The precinct captures both sides (East and West) of Hampton Road and includes Fremantle Prison. (see attached map) The precinct contains mostly single storied, Federation houses of varying construction dates and condition. Some were designed in the Federation Filigree architectural style, especially on the hill top areas along the northern end of Hampton Street Precinct.
The development of the town of Fremantle began with the arrival of the Parmelia in 1829, with this site becoming the main landing area for the first settlers. By 1832 the town site of Fremantle had been laid out and some building had commenced. Initially development was slow in the Fremantle area. However with the arrival of convicts instigated rapid development. A wide program of public works was carried out by convict labour including the Fremantle Prison. The first allotments were granted in September 1829 and the town continued to grow slowly as the principal fort for the Perth area. In the late 18880s and early 1890s the sub division of large lots of land commenced to the south and east of Fremantle, mostly to take advantage of the higher ground and to obtain river views. The Gold Boom of the 1890s brought a large number of people to Perth. The population of Fremantle increased rapidly. The areas to the east, south and north of Fremantle town site increased in population size rapidly. The majority of the houses in the Fremantle area were working class cottages. Hampton Street was named after Governor John Hampton (1862-68).
Integrity- High Authenticity- Moderate
Good
Precinct or Streetscape
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Blacksmith's Shop |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War California Bungalow |
| Federation Bungalow |
| Victorian Georgian |
| Federation Queen Anne |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
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