HOUSE (DEMOLISHED AND RECONSTRUCTED), 14 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 14 Ainslie Road, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1900s. Notwithstanding its reconstruction in 1995, the place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a very late simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Records indicate: application for additions in 1994, but property illegally demolished by owner/architect in 1995. The cottage was reconstructed in 1996. House, 14 Ainslie Road, is a reconstruction of the original single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a very late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture (with two storey addition to rear). Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under separate corrugated iron roof, supported by timber posts. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. The verandah is slightly above ground level and has two concrete steps. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary. A two storey section is behind the single storey reconstructed cottage. It has Colorbond walls and aluminium windows.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. The extant residence at 14 Ainslie Road is a c.1995 reconstruction of an original c.1921 four-room timber cottage. The original cottage was constructed for Hon Gilbert Fraser MLC, who lived at the house until 1942. The rear lean-to was constructed some time after 1942. Following Fraser’s departure, the place was owned by Edward Elgar Mofflin to his death in 1958, and subsequently by his widow Beryl Mofflin until 1993. New owners in the 1990s demolished the house, erecting a rebuilt version in its place. The original house was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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

Moderate degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored when reconstructed, some loss of fabric and large rear extension). Low to Moderate degree of authenticity with some loss of fabric in reconstruction process. (These statements based on street survey only).

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

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HOUSE, 15 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 15 Ainslie Road, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a late simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 15 Ainslie Road, is a single storey stone and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. An unobtrusive two storey rear extension is not visible from the front elevation. Walls are limestone with tuckpointed brick quoins and reveals. Roof is hipped corrugated iron. There is a simple tall face brick chimney. The verandah is under a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts with decorative brackets. The front elevation is symmetrical with a timber framed sash window either side of a central front door. A limestone and tall timber picket fence runs along the front boundary.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. The original 5-room cottage at 15 Ainslie Road was constructed c.1908 for Arthur Dawson Urquhart. Urquhart was an electrician, operating an electrical and radio engineering contracting business from High Street. In 1927 the firm moved to Market Street and Urquhart died in 1938. In the 1920s, the place was owned by Henry Kaphaak and then Robert McKell, who remained until at least the mid-1930s. No. 15 Ainslie Road is shown clearly on a Metropolitan Sewerage Plan No. 2019 dated March 1939. Here it appears as a brick dwelling with a wooden rear extension. Two galvanised iron outbuildings, a water tank and brick WC are also shown. The property was sewered in May 1953. In 1984 a two-storey extension was constructed to the rear. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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

Moderate degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, partially restored, some loss of fabric and alterations). Moderate degree of authenticity with basic original fabric remaining.Some loss of fabric. (These statements based on street survey only).

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

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HOUSE, 16 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 16 Ainslie Road, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 16 Ainslie Road, is a single storey limestone, brick and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed in the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture (with a two storey stone addition to the rear). Walls are limestone with tuck pointed brick quoins and reveals. The front facade has a protruding gable roofed section with a pair of timber framed double hung sash windows with brick arched heads, and a recessed section with a timber framed sash window and a front door. The verandah is in front of the recessed section. Roof is gabled and hipped corrugated iron. There is a decorative finial and timberwork to the gable end; the barge boards have simple curved detailing. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof and runs along half of the front facade. Verandah is supported by timber posts. The house is on the high side of Ainslie Road and is elevated from the street. A limestone fence is located on the front boundary. There are two face brick chimneys with rendered corbelling.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 16 Ainslie Road was constructed c.1905 for Charles E. Blechynden, one of the first two residences on the street (the other being 4 Ainslie Road). From 1909 to 1912 the place was occupied by William D Evans. Evans was North Fremantle Town Clerk while he lived at the Ainslie Road house. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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

Moderate degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, partially restored, some loss of fabric and extensive rear additions). Moderate degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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

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HOUSE, 17 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 17 Ainslie Road, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a late simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 17 Ainslie Road, is a single storey stone and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are tuckpointed limestone with tuckpointed brick quoins and reveals. Roof is hipped with Dutch gables and covered with corrugated iron. There are two tall elaborate decorative rendered brick chimneys with chimney pots. Verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts with a decorative timber valance. Front elevation is symmetrical with two French doors either side of a central front door (probably originally windows). There is a flat roofed carport at one side. A low limestone wall (new) runs along the front boundary.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 17 Ainslie Road was constructed c.1906. Post Office Directories suggest that the first occupant of the place was Prince W.H. Bullmore. In 1939, the place is shown on a sewerage plan as a brick home featuring a front verandah, and with an earth closet, corrugated iron garage, laundry and three water tanks. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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

Moderate degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, partially restored, some loss of fabric and previous unsympathetic alterations). Moderate degree of authenticity with basic original fabric remaining.Some loss of fabric. (These statements based on street survey only).

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

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HOUSE, 19 AINSLIE ROAD

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House, 19 Ainslie Road, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1910s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 19 Ainslie Road, is a single storey limestone and iron cottage with symmetrical facade. Walls are limestone with red brick quoins and reveals. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof, supported by replacement Corinthian columns. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door.There is a high level solid rendered brick fence to the front elevation.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 19 Ainslie Road was constructed c.1911. Post Office Directories suggest that the first occupant of the place was Robert Burrell. In 1939, the place is shown on a sewerage plan as a brick home featuring a front verandah, and with an earth closet, corrugated laundry and water tank. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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

Moderate degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, partially restored, some loss of fabric and previous unsympathetic alterations). Moderate degree of authenticity with basic original fabric remaining.Some loss of fabric. (These statements based on street survey only).

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

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HOUSE, 20 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 20 Ainslie Road, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a late simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 20 Ainslie Road, is a single storey stone and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are tuckpointed limestone with tuckpointed brick quoins and reveals. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with small eaves. The chimney is brick with rendered corbel details. Verandah is under separate corrugated iron roof and is supported by decorative timber posts and has a simple vertical timber balustrade. Front elevation is symmetrical with two timber double hung sash windows and a central front door. House is on high side of Ainslie Road and is elevated from the ground level. A set of timber stairs lead up to the balcony. A limestone and brick fence runs along the front boundary.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 20 Ainslie Road was constructed c.1905-06 for John C Leighton and his wife (Amelia) Anne Leighton (nee Long). The Leightons owned and occupied the house until at least the mid 1920s. 1923 Rate Books record them as owners of a 5-room brick house at this address. John and Anne were married in 1904, and had three children. John worked in the 1880s at Pearse Brothers Boot Shop in High Street, after which he practised as a cabinetmaker. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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, restored). 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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HOUSE, 21 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 21 Ainslie Road, is a typical limestone and tile single storey cottage dating from the 1910s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 21 Ainslie Road, is a single storey limestone and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed with elements of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. Walls are painted brick with rendered banding. The roof is hipped and gabled with a tile covering. The verandah runs along the front facade and returns along the eastern side. It is under a separate tiled roof. The verandah is supported by turned timber posts with simply detailed brackets. The front elevation is asymmetrical. There is a window hood over front casement windows which has simple detailing. There is a face brick wall and iron fence to the front boundary. The house is called 'Lyndhurst.'

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 21 Ainslie Road was constructed c.1913. At the time the place as owned by George Staton. By 1914, however, the place was owned and occupied by Christopher M Partlow, and members of the Partlow family are recorded at the place until the early 1920s, including a Mrs M Partlow (1915) and William Partlow (1921). By 1924 ownership had transferred to Mr McCabe. A 1939 sewerage plan shows the place as a brick house with a verandah to the northeast corner, two tanks, a laundry and an earth closet to the rear. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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, restored). 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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HOUSE, 22 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 22 Ainslie Road, is a typical rendered brick and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1910s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a very simple example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 22 Ainslie Road, is a single storey rendered brick and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed with very basic elements of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. Walls are painted and rendered brick. The front facade has a protruding gable roofed section with a single timber framed sash window, and a recessed section with a timber framed sash window and a front door. The verandah is in front of the recessed section. The roof is gabled and hipped corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof and runs along half of the front facade. Verandah is supported by simple timber posts. A two storey tower has been constructed to the side of the house facing Corkhill Street. This tower is attached to the house, constructed of timber, has open sides and a corrugated iron pyramid roof. The house is on the high side of Ainslie Road and is elevated from the street. A limestone and iron fence is located on the front and side boundary.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 22 Ainslie Road was constructed c.1911 for Arnott Mellor, who lived there until the beginning of World War One. The place was then occupied for three years by George John, and then William F Mellows from 1918 until at least 1924. Much later in its life, this house was for a time the residence of current (2013) State Premier Colin Barnett. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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

Moderate to High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored,some modifications and extensions). Moderate to 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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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 26 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 26 Ainslie Road was a modest Interwar Californian Bungalow brick and corrugated iron residence. It was built in 1928-29 by Augustine Pascal (‘Gus’) Whitely at a cost of £959, financed by a War Services Loan. Gus was a bricklayer, married to Mary (‘May’) Malone. They had four children, and lived at 26 Ainslie Road until 1930. In 1961 the place was purchased by the State Housing Commission. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. In 1999, Fremantle City Council refused a demolition application for 24-30 Ainslie Road on the grounds that the four houses comprised a heritage group, but the Planning Minister at the time, Hon Graeme Kierath, over-ruled the decision, and the four residences were demolished.

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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 28 AINSLIE ROAD

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 28 Ainslie Road was a modest Interwar Californian Bungalow brick and tile residence. It was constructed c.1937 for James John Winstone, fireman, and his wife Edith Winstone. In 1959 the place was purchased by the State Housing Commission. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. In 1999, Fremantle City Council refused a demolition application for 24-30 Ainslie Road on the grounds that the four houses comprised a heritage group, but the Planning Minister at the time, Hon Graeme Kierath, over-ruled the decision, and the four residences were demolished.

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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 30 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 30 Ainslie Road was a 1957 brick and tile house designed by the owner, George Papaphotis, and built by Mr Longo at a cost of £30 000. Papaphotis was a chiropractor, who had emigrated from Egypt in 1948. In 1961 the place was purchased by the State Housing Commission. In 1999, Fremantle City Council refused a demolition application for 24-30 Ainslie Road on the grounds that the four houses comprised a heritage group, but the Planning Minister at the time, Hon Graeme Kierath, over-ruled the decision, and the four residences were demolished.

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HOUSE, 4 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 4 Ainslie Road, is a stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is an unusual and simple example of the Victorian Italianate style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 4 Ainslie Road is a rendered brick/stone and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade is a late example of the simplified Victorian Italiante style of architecture. It has a protruding parapetted faceted bay with window and simple ornamentation of the gable barge boards. There is a lower basement to this portion, as evidenced from a 2015 street view. The lower level has a louvred window to the street, and a side door entry. Walls are painted and rendered limestone. The hipped corrugated iron roof has a gable-end over the projecting front room, with simple timber detailing above the bay. The verandah roof is a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof. The verandah is supported by timber posts with a simple verticle timber balustrade. The rendered chimney has rendered corbelling. The house is on the high side of Ainslie Road and is elevated from the street. A rendered staircase leads up to the verandah. A low limestone fence is located on the front boundary.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. House, 4 Ainslie Road, was constructed c.1905 as a four-room cottage, one of the first two residences on the street (the other being 16 Ainslie Road). The place was occupied for at least five years by James Burrows, for whom it is likely to have been built. Other early occupants included W and John Collins (prior to World War One) and owner Mrs Kenzia Greenwood from 1917 until at least 1924. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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

Moderate to High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored, sympathetic alterations). 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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HOUSE, 6 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 6 Ainslie Road, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1920s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Federation Filigree style of architecture with some elements of the Georgian style.

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House, 6 Ainslie Road 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 red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door with decorative leadlight side and fanlights. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported on turned and chamfered timber posts with a decorative iron frieze and timber balustrading. There are two rendered corbelled chimneys evident. The house is elevated from street level, set on a high foundation, with a set of cement steps leading to the front entrance. There is a low level cement wall with face brick pillars to the front boundary line.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. Henry Cook, Military Pensioner had title to this land in 1884 - the land was part of the original Pensioner allotments granted in North Fremantle although it is not known if Cook was one of the Pensioner Guards to whom this land was first granted. He may have bought land from Col. Bruce's subdivision. This stone and brick house was constructed c.1920 for boilermaker John Leyshon, who lived there until his death in 1930. Mabel Leyshon continued to reside at the place until 1967, when ownership passed to Valma Jean Henry. Mrs Henry continued to own and occupy the place into the late 1980s, and has been reported to be also a relative of the Leyshons. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - PURPLE -of architectural and historic significance in its own right.

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High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored). 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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HOUSE, 8 AINSLIE ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 8 Ainslie Road, is a single storey timber and iron house with modern extension. The place has undergone significant alterations; however, it contributes to the streetscape and the surrounding area.

Physical Description

House, 8 Ainslie Road is a single storey, timber and iron house with an asymmetrical facade. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. There are two timber framed double hung sash windows under the gable end. The house is elevated from street level and there is a rendered masonry and timber picket wall to the front boundary line, and a curved rendered masonry high wall that hides the rear of the house.

History

Ainslie Road appears in Fremantle Rate Books from the 1890s as a street of unimproved lots. Although a 1904 Water Supply map indicates there were no buildings on the street at this time, Post Office Directories list a number of residents, suggesting a tent settlement prior to the construction of permanent dwellings. Ainslie Street was gazetted a public highway in 1905. Development followed relatively quickly, and by the interwar period the short street was mostly developed with modest residences. Following World War Two, a number of residences in the street were purchased by the State Housing Authority, particularly towards the eastern end. A fibrous cement cottage with blue glazed tile roof originally sat on higher ground at the rear of the block. There is a new extension towards the street with a modern front. South-African-born architect Colin Dibb designed the new home for his family after they relocated to Perth from Durban in 1987. The house has been reroofed in corrugated iron. It is not known if the original cottage is within the building or has been demolished.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only). Vegetation makes assessment difficult.

Condition

Condition assessed as fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only). Vegetation makes assessment difficult.

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HOUSE, 10 ALFRED ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 10 Alfred Road, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage dating from c.1910. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 10 Alfred Road, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage constructed c1910. Walls are painted weatherboards. Roof is gabled corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof, supported by timber posts with decorative brackets. The front elevation was originally symmetrical, but it appears that one of the two timber sash windows either side of the central front door has been replaced with aluminium sliding windows. There is a high rendered brick wall to the front boundary line. There are two timber skillion additions to the rear.

History

Alfred Road developed between 1900 and 1920, with development on the southern side of the road, where houses were numbered consecutively on the same side of the street. Alfred Road displays a mix of duplex and single unit dwellings, some constructed of stone (those built c. 1900 – c. 1910) and others of weatherboard (those built c. 1910 – c. 1920). A number of the houses were built as investment (rental) properties. House, 10 Alfred Road was built c. 1910. By 1921/22, the place was owned and occupied by Herbert Newman. It was described at this time as being a weatherboard house of four rooms. Thomas Hunter purchased the property in the late 1920s. By the mid-1950s, the property was owned and occupied by Alice and Henry Comben. The property was connected to the town sewerage in May 1955. A 1939 plan shows 10 Alfred Road as being a weatherboard house, with a full length front verandah, rear lean-to and shortened verandah. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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

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LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 11 ALFRED ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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Use of limestone as part of the Fremantle landscape gives the City coherence and character. Limestone walls are one commonly encountered example of use of this stone as a building material, most of them dating from the 19th century and early years of the 20th century. It is not known how old this particular wall is.

Physical Description

Random rubble limestone wall is located at right angles to the street and is within the front garden of number 11 Alfred Road.

History

Alfred Road developed between 1900 and 1920, with development on the southern side of the road, where houses were numbered consecutively on the same side of the street. Alfred Road displays a mix of duplex and single unit dwellings, some constructed of stone (those built c. 1900 – c. 1910) and others of weatherboard (those built c. 1910 – c. 1920). A number of the houses were built as investment (rental) properties. Rate records do not indicate any development on this land. A c. 1980 house is on the site. There is a limestone wall on the site. Limestone walls are common in Fremantle. They were a requirement under an early building regulation which was designed to keep sand drift under control. Most of the limestone in small walls such as this came from local quarries. This place was identified in the "Heritage Report on: 19th century limestone walls and steps in Fremantle" prepared by Silvana Grassadonia, for the City of Fremantle, 1986.

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

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HOUSE, 14 ALFRED ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 14 Alfred Road, is a typical stone, iron and tile single storey modified cottage dating from the 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 14 Alfred Road, is a modified single storey rendered stone and iron and tile cottage with symmetrical facade constructed in the early 1900s. Walls are rendered and painted limestone. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate tiled roof. It is supported by rendered masonry piers with a solid masonry balustrade. The verandah wraps around the sides of the house. There is a brick corbelled chimney intact. The house is elevated above street level and sits on limestone foundations and retaining walls. There is a brick single car garage that has been constructed at street level. The roof of the garage is at the floor level of the verandah. There is a metal balustrade to the perimeter of the flat garage roof forming an uncovered patio area. There are curved concrete steps with masonry balustrade leading up to the house.

History

Alfred Road developed between 1900 and 1920, with development on the southern side of the road, where houses were numbered consecutively on the same side of the street. Alfred Road displays a mix of duplex and single unit dwellings, some constructed of stone (those built c. 1900 – c. 1910) and others of weatherboard (those built c. 1910 – c. 1920). A number of the houses were built as investment (rental) properties. House, 14 Alfred Road was built between 1900 and 1910 for Charles Kearsley. Kearsley still owned the property in 1921/22, when it was described as being a stone house of five rooms. Kearsley retained ownership for a considerable number of years, but by 1955, A J Maller was recorded as being the owner. Circa 1960, the house was purchased by Alfonso Gianfrancesco. Mr Gianfrancesco still owned the property in 2003/04. A 1939 map shows 14 Alfred Road as being a stone house with full length front and rear verandahs, and an enclosed yard at the rear. A paved path ran the full length of the property, between the house and the eastern boundary. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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 clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, some later unsympathetic materials). Medium degree of authenticity with some loss of original fabric. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

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

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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 16 ALFRED ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

History

Alfred Road developed between 1900 and 1920, with development on the southern side of the road, where houses were numbered consecutively on the same side of the street. Alfred Road displays a mix of duplex and single unit dwellings, some constructed of stone (those built c. 1900 – c. 1910) and others of weatherboard (those built c. 1910 – c. 1920). A number of the houses were built as investment (rental) properties.

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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 28 ALFRED ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

History

Alfred Road developed between 1900 and 1920, with development on the southern side of the road, where houses were numbered consecutively on the same side of the street. Alfred Road displays a mix of duplex and single unit dwellings, some constructed of stone (those built c. 1900 – c. 1910) and others of weatherboard (those built c. 1910 – c. 1920). A number of the houses were built as investment (rental) properties. House, 28 Alfred Road was built in the 1920s and is thought to have had only two owners until c.2001. The first owner [name unknown] built the house which was originally 100% clad externally in jarrah weatherboards. In January 1974 Gladys Eileen Meek became the second owner and had the house extensively renovated. Gladys died on the 26 October 2001. The house has since been demolished.

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