HOUSE, 42 JENKIN STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 42 Jenkin Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1899. 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 South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof is hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary and a garden area behind. The garden and fence partially obscure views to the house.

History

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. House, 42 Jenkin Street was built in 1898/99. In 1899, it was recorded in the rate book as a cottage owned and occupied by William Batger, a tailer who had a shop in High Street, Fremantle. In 1901/02, the cottage was owned and occupied by Elizabeth Willis. George Willis, a smelter, owned the cottage in 1904/05. A 1914 diagram shows House, 42 Jenkin Street as a weatherboard house set further back from street than adjacent houses. It had a full length front verandah; weatherboard lean-to at the rear, as well as a number of other buildings/rooms. There were also several weatherboard sheds against the back fence. By 1931-32, ownership had reverted to Elizabeth Willis. A diagram dated 1954 shows little change to that described in 1914. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. 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

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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