HOUSE, 2 PARMELIA STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 2 Parmelia Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1911. 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 a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late 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. A brick chimney is intact. There is a high level timber fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind. The garden and fence substantially obscure views to the house.

History

Parmelia Street has had a number of names over the years. It was originally called Attfield Street (c. 1899), then Chester Street (c. 1901), then Attfield Lane (c. 1906), before being named Parmelia Street in 1935/36. House, 2 Parmelia Street was built in 1911/12 for owner and occupier Charles Ward. Mr Ward continued to own the house until his death in 1958. Title subsequently passed to Edith Penna, who retained ownership until her own death c. 1970. The house has had a number of owners since that time. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 2 Parmelia Street as weatherboard, with a full length front verandah and centrally located front path between the street and the house. An asbestos garage and a variety of weatherboard and galvanised iron buildings were located in the backyard. 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 fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

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