HOUSE , 19 THOMAS STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 19 Thomas Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1898. 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 a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof gabled with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under broken back corrugated iron roof with square timber posts and balustrade. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. A painted brick chimney is intact. There is a low level rendered masonry fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

History

Thomas Street was not formed until c. 1900 and was named for Captain John Thomas, an early land owner in the area. House, 19 Thomas Street was built between 1895 and 1900. In 1900, Ethel and Charles Saunders were listed as the owner and occupant. Charles was a carpenter. Although the Saunders family continued to own the cottage until c. 1925, it was occupied by tenants from c. 1910 until it was sold to Elizabeth and Peter Cameron. The Camerons owned the property for approximately five years. It was bought by Henry and Ada Hoddy c. 1930. The Hoddys lived in the house until Ada’s death in 1983. A plan dated 1954 shows a small weatherboard house with centrally located front steps. No verandahs are shown on the diagram. A well was located to the rear of the house. 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) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially 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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