HOUSE, 5 KING WILLIAM STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 5 King William Street, comprising a single storey limestone, brick and iron single storey residence constructed c1895 has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is of aesthetic value as an example of a Victorian Georgian style of architecture residence and for its contribution to the streetscape and surrounding area; the place has some historic value as a late nineteenth century house that demonstrates the settlement and development of the Fremantle area, the place social significance as it contributes to the community’s sense of place, and; it is representative of typical workers houses in the South Fremantle area. The rear shed is of little significance.

Physical Description

5 King William Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with painted brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door and double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof supported on cement pillars. The house is elevated from street level with steps leading to the front verandah and entrance. There is a limestone wall to part of the front boundary line. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Oct 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0475/09) for a proposed addition to the rear, replacement roof, and restoration of the limestone and brick quoining facade.

History

King William Street was called Florence Street until c. 1950. The street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s. House, 5 King William Street was built c. 1895. In 1901/02, it was owned and occupied by Thomas Butler, a labourer. Thomas lived there until c. 1920. In the 1940s, Arthur Ulph was the owner and occupier. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1955 shows a brick residence built near the western boundary. The house had a full length front verandah with centrally located front steps and a large asbestos addition at the rear. The yard extended across the rear of House, 7 King William Street and there was a galvanised iron shed located against the back fence. Frederick Jenkins bought the property c. 1950 and was still the owner in 1981. 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. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Oct 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0475/09) for a proposed addition to the rear, replacement roof, and restoration of the limestone and brick quoining facade.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent mostly 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

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

Uses

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