HOUSE, 38 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 38 Thompson Road, is a typical weatherboard 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.

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House, 38 Thompson Road, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with asymmetrical facade constructed in the 1900s. The place is a long and narrow building. Walls are painted weatherboard and the roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. There is a rendered and corbelled chimney. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof and runs along the front and north side of the building. The entry is on the north side, not the street front. The verandah is supported by turned and chamfered timber posts. There is a limestone wall and decorative iron gate to the front boundary line.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 38 Thompson Road was built c. 1905, when the Casey family were listed as the occupants. Mary Casey died c. 1923, and the house was held temporarily by her estate, after which time Albert Leaver acquired the title. Mrs C. Munro is listed as in residence in Post Office Directories from 1935 until 1949. She may have leased the house from Leaver, or was perhaps the owner at this time. A 1939 diagram shows House, 38 Thompson Road as a long, narrow weatherboard house with a full length front verandah. By 1955, Ethel Lawrence was the owner of the house, which she occupied with her husband Horace. The Lawrence family was in residence until at least 1972, after which time it has had a couple of owners. This place was included in the "North Fremantle Heritage Study", prepared by Craig Burton, for the City of Fremantle, June 1994. In 2019 the place was reviewed as part of the Annual Update of the Heritage List and Municipal Inventory. On 25 July 2019 Fremantle Council resolved to leave the heritage listings unaltered as it was found to still meet the threshold for inclusion on these lists..

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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).

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

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HOUSE, 39 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 39 Thompson Road, is a modified stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1890s. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

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House, 39 Thompson 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 limestone with red face brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof which is supported by timber posts. The front elevation is symmetrical with timber windows either side of a central front door. The house is elevated with a set of central concrete steps leading up to the verandah which has a timber balustrade. The verandah wraps around the south (Fay St) side. There is a low limestone wall to the boundary. There is a second storey (Colorbond walls) and a detached two storey garage/studio (2009) accessed from Fay Road.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 39 Thompson Road was constructed c. 1890 on land that was originally part of a pensioner lot granted to Henry Critch. It is not known who the house was built for, but by 1921/22, the house was held in the name of Rosanna Carroll, who resided there with her husband, Peter. Following Rosanna's death, Peter continued to own the property, but leased it out to tenants. A 1939 diagram shows House, 39 Thompson Road as a large house, almost the full width of the lot. The house had a full length front verandah wrapping around half the length of the southern elevation. A centrally located path led from the street to the front of the house. Outbuildings were located in the back yard against the northern boundary fence. By 1955, the place was owned and occupied by Vivian E. Hockey. By 1974, 39 Thompson Road was owned by John and Elaine Ford and it has had a number of owners since they sold it in the late 1970s. 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. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in December 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0489/09) for the addition of a second storey and a new detached two storey garage/studio accessed from Fay Road.

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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HOUSE, 41 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 41 Thompson Road, is a rendered masonry and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1890s. 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, 41 Thompson Road, is a single storey rendered masonry and iron cottage with asymmetrical facade constructed in the Federation Bungalow style. Walls are rendered and painted masonry. The roof is gabled corrugated iron with a protruding central gable over the front door. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof which is supported by rendered brick columns. Front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding room and a half length verandah in front. The house is set elevated off the ground with rendered masonry stairs, columns and balustrade leading up the the front verandah. There is a low rendered masonry wall to the front boundary line.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 41 Thompson Road was built at some time between c. 1890 and 1907, by which time it was owned by the Jeanes family (they may have built the house). The Jeanes family lived in the five roomed brick house until 1935, after which time it was leased to tenants. A 1939 diagram shows House, 41 Thompson Road as having a full length front verandah, which appears to have been partially enclosed to the north. Title to the property passed to Elmer Hoppe in the early 1940s. Between 1972 and 1974, ownership of the place passed to Kevin Joseph and Florence Olive Hockley. They were still in residence in 2003-04. 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).

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

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HOUSE, 44 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 44 Thompson 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 simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 44 Thompson 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 limestone with red face brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. There are two rendered and corbelled chimneys. The verandah is under a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts. The front elevation is symmetrical with two large timber sash windows with side panels and a central front door with wide side lights. There is a timber fence to the front boundary.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 44 Thompson Road was constructed c. 1905. By 1921/22, John Robinson owned and occupied the five roomed brick house. He retained ownership until at least 1936. A 1939 diagram shows House, 44 Thompson Road as a square house, with a full length front verandah. The house had brick additions to the rear. By 1949, the house was occupied by Mrs Ida Robinson. At some time before 1955, ownership passed to Mrs Agnes I Robinson, who lived there until the 1980s. Another member of the Robinson family then lived in the house and was the victim of a runaway car that crashed into the front window in 1986, requiring substantial repairs. 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).

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

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HOUSE, 45 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 45 Thompson Road, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1890s. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 45 Thompson Road, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are painted weatherboards. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof which is supported by timber posts. There is a timber balustrade to the verandah. One end is enclosed with timber and lattice. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash casement windows and a central front door. There is a limestone and timber picket fence to the front boundary line. Aerial views show a large, possibly two storey, rear addition.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 45 Thompson Road was constructed between 1904 and 1907, by which time it was occupied by Thomas McKenna. By 1928/29, Bridget McKenna was listed as the owner of the weatherboard house. She held it as a rental property and by 1945, title had passed to Elizabeth MacDonald. Since the MacDonalds sold the property in the early 1970s, the place has had several owners. A 1939 diagram shows House, 45 Thompson Road as being weatherboard, with full length front and rear verandahs. Weatherboard outbuildings were located against the northern fence. 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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HOUSE, 46 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 46 Thompson Road, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1890s. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 46 Thompson Road, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are painted weatherboard. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts. There is lattice infill at each end. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. There is a painted timber picket fence on the front boundary line, and a carport attached to the side on Thompson Road. On the Alfred Road side a red brick chimney is visible. There are solar panels in the roof. The roof line to the rear is a skillion.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 46 Thompson Road was built c. 1897, when it first recorded in the post office directory. It was occupied by Michael Regan at this time. A 1939 diagram shows House, 46 Thompson Road as being a weatherboard house with a full length front verandah and weatherboard outbuildings in the back yard. A weatherboard garage was accessed from Thompson Road. A substantial increase in the rates c. 1925 indicates that renovations or additions were undertaken at this time. The Regan family retained ownership of the property until the late 1970s. The house has had several owners since then. 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).

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

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HOUSE, 47 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 47 Thompson Road, is a typical timber and iron single storey cottage dating from c.1907. The place 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, 47 Thompson Road, is a single storey timber and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof. Verandah has been infilled with lattice, metal framed windows and fibre cement sheeting. The house is elevated with concrete steps leading up to the infilled verandah. There is a low limestone wall to the front boundary line. The Letitia Street view shows fibro walls, no fence, and a side gate limestone arch entrance to the rear yard. There is a two storey double roller door garage with studio above which is on Thompson Road adjacent to No. 45.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 47 Thompson Road was constructed c. 1907 for James Sullivan. At this time, it was a four roomed timber house. By 1910, the place was occupied by Charles Sullivan, who was also recorded as the owner in 1921/22. By this time, the place was a rental property. By the mid-1920s, the place was owned by Charles Saunders and was subsequently owned and occupied by various members of the Saunders family until the late1960s. The place has had a number of owners since this time. A 1939 diagram shows House, 47 Thompson Road as being weatherboard on a large lot. There were three separate outbuildings in the back yard. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Sept 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0416/09) for the construction of a laundry and two storey garage/studio at the rear of the lot.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, some later unsympathetic materials and alterations). Medium degree of authenticity with some loss of original fabric. (These statements based on street survey only).

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

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HOUSE, 48 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 48 Thompson Road, is a typical brick and iron single storey cottage dating from the early 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 simple and late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 48 Thompson Road, is a single storey brick and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are red face brick. The hipped roof is short sheet green painted corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof, supported by chamfered timber posts with timber brackets. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber double hung sash windows with rendered sills and a central front door with side and top lights. The verandah is painted concrete. There are two brick chimneys with stucco corbelling. There is a low level painted timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 48 Thompson Road was built at some time between 1904 and 1922, by which time it was owned and occupied by Henry Frears. Ownership of the four roomed brick house passed to Margaret Frears in 1927/28. Title to the property subsequently passed to Bridget Farrelly, who took up residence with her husband Peter. They lived at 48 Thompson Road until at least 1964, and by 1968, ownership had passed to Hugh Richardson, who held the place as a rental property. Philip Scott purchased the property in the early 1970s and was still residing there in 2003/04. A 1939 diagram shows House, 48 Thompson Road as being a large brick house, with full length front and rear verandahs. 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).

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

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STONEHENGE

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House (Stonehenge), 49 Thompson Road, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the early twentieth century. 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 (Stonehenge), 49 Thompson Road is a single storey rendered masonry and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed in the Fremantle vernacular style. Walls are rendered and painted masonry. Roof is hipped and gabled corrugated iron with eaves. Verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof. Verandah is supported by painted brick piers with a solid painted brick balustrade. Front elevation is asymmetrical with a projecting front room with a pair of timber sash windows to the front room. There is an iron and timber window hood over these windows. The recessed section has a front door and a single sash window. The front door has a stained glass transom window. The house is built on limestone foundations and masonry steps lead to the front verandah with a low balustrade wall. The verandah has been partially enclosed by a low wall supporting half columns. These have replaced the original timber posts. The brick chimneys with stucco corbelling are intact.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 49 Thompson Road was built between 1904 and 1921/22, at which time the four roomed stone house was owned by Dennis Coffey and occupied by William Hicks. Coffey continued to own the property until at least 1929, when A. Molloy lived in the house. William Houlahan was recorded as the occupant in 1935/36 and again in 1945. A 1939 diagram shows House, 49 Thompson Road as having a half length front verandah and a full length rear verandah. There was a very large galvanised iron shed at the rear of the back yard (indicating a workshop of some description). The area between the shed and house was paved. Presumably, access to the shed was from Letitia Road. 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, 5 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 5 Thompson Road, is a rendered stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the Federation Period. 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, 5 Thompson Road, is a single storey rendered limestone and iron cottage with asymmetrical facade constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. Walls are painted and rendered limestone. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof, supported by timber posts. The house is situated well back from the front boundary line. A limestone and iron carport has been constructed in front of the house and a timber picket fence encloses the front garden.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. Lot 4 of P72 is thought to have been the location of the original cottage in Thompson Road, built by Pensioner Guard Martin Thomas c. 1884. Thomas had arrived in Western Australia in 1868 on the Hougomont, the last convict transport to the colony. He was initially stationed at No. 1 Barracks in Fremantle before being granted a pensioner lot in North Fremantle. House, 5 Thompson Road was constructed at some time between 1904 and 1913. [It is thought to have replaced the earlier cottage constructed by Thomas.] A 1913 plan shows the house as being well set back and at an angle to the street, with the front and rear verandahs partly enclosed, indicating a bathroom under the rear skillion verandah. In 1921/22, 5 Thompson Road was recorded as being five roomed stone house, owned by investor Emma Ingliss. It was soon purchased by Robert L. Bull, who lived there until c. 1924. By 1930, the place was owned by John Frederick Cutler. Rate records indicate that internal modifications were completed in 1932/33, as the entry changed from a five roomed cottage to a cottage of four rooms. A 1939 diagram shows House, 5 Thompson Road as being at an angle to, and well set back from, the street. The house had a full length front verandah and a lean-to/enclosure at the rear. Gertrude Willat owned the property for a time in the 1950s, before selling it to her tenants, Anne and James McCormack. The McCormacks sold the property c. 1964 and following her death in 1975, it was owned by the Apostleship of the Sea until c. 1981. The place has had a number of owners since that time. 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

Medium degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability,later alterations and extensions). 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, 50 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 50 Thompson Road, is a brick and iron single storey asymmetrical cottage dating from 1925. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the 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, 50 Thompson Road, is a single storey brick and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade constructed in 1925. Walls are red face brick. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under the main corrugated iron roof, supported by timber posts with decorative timber brackets. The front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room with gable above. There is a single timber sash window to the front room with a corrugated iron awning above. The verandah runs from the protruding front room along the remainder of the front elevation and wraps a short way along the side of the building. There is a brick chimney with chimney pots. There is a timber picket fence to the front and side (Staples St) boundary line. From Staples Street the rear extensions are visible which consist of recycled red brick walls and corrugated iron roof, taking up the entire block, and there is a carport at the rear boundary.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 50 Thompson Road was constructed c. 1925 on previously undeveloped land. The four roomed brick house was built for John Robinson. He initially lived there, before letting it out to tenants. Alterations were made to the house c. 1930, when rate records list the property as a three room residence. By 1935/36, the place had been sold to James F. Scott, whose family continues to own the place in 2005. A 1939 diagram shows House, 50 Thompson Road as being a small brick house, with a half length front verandah wrapping around half the length of the southern elevation. There was a complex of paths and outbuildings to the rear of the house at this time. 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. Alterations and additions were made to the house in the mid 1990s.

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).

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DUPLEX (DEMOLISHED), 52 THOMPSON ROAD

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

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Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 52 Thompson Road was built at some time between 1904 and 1922, at which time it was owned and occupied by Glyn Payne. By 1928, Payne had sold the property to James Wilding, who lived there until c. 1933. Records indicate that Walter Onley purchased the property in 1935. A 1939 diagram shows House, 52 Thompson Road as being a single dwelling constructed of brick on a double block. It had a full length front verandah wrapping around to the north and a complex of paths to the front, south and rear. By 1955, ownership had passed to Leslie Onley, who lived there until the late 1960s, when the house was purchased by James and Janet Phillips. In 1985, 52 Thompson Road was acquired by Homeswest and the site was amalgamated with the adjacent Phillips Engineering Workshop (54 Thompson Road). In May 1989, planning consent was granted for the demolition of the residence and the construction of 26 grouped dwellings and 12 aged persons units. Work on the new buildings was completed in 1990 by Woodland Constructions. The places were designed by architect Chris Hair. The place had been 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.

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DUPLEX (DEMOLISHED), 54 THOMPSON ROAD

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

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Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 54 Thompson Road was constructed at some time between 1904 and 1922, by which time the property was owned and occupied by James Dunne. Dunne soon rented the house to tenants and in 1927 (by which time Jane Dunne held the title), the house was sold to Maud Bryant. Charles Rutland, who leased the property from Bryant, bought the house in 1935, but by the early 1940s, Mrs Barbara Scott was listed as the occupant. A 1939 diagram shows House, 54 Thompson Road as being a weatherboard house (not duplex) well set back from the street. It had full length front and rear verandahs and a retaining wall in the back yard near the rear of the house. Long path led from the street to the front door. By 1955, Redvers T. and B. Backshell owned and occupied 54 Thompson Road. They remained there until after 1968, upon which time Daniels and Ward acquired the title. They were responsible for the addition of a workshop that appears in Rate records from 1968. From 1974, Daniels and Ward and Phillips Engineering were listed as the owners of the property and it appears likely that the place was used for manufacturing purposes at this time. In 1985, 54 Thompson Road was acquired by Homeswest and the site was amalgamated with the adjacent house at 52 Thompson Road. In May 1989, planning consent was granted for the demolition of the residence and the construction of 26 grouped dwellings and 12 aged persons units. Work on the new buildings was completed in 1990 by Woodland Constructions. The places were designed by architect Chris Hair. The place was 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.

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HOUSE, 55 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 55 Thompson, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1890s. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 55 Thompson, 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 limestone with red face brick quoins and reveals. Wall vents are clearly visible between the verandah and main roof. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with gables to each side and two tall rendered corbelled chimneys. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof which is supported by timber posts. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber double hung sash windows and a central front door. There is a timber picket fence at the front boundary line mirrored by the timber balustrade to the verandah. There is a garage at the end of the driveway, which is attached to the rear of the house. Aerial views show a rear addition.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 55 Thompson Road was constructed at some time between 1904 and 1922, when Edmund O'Loughlin was recorded as the owner. (O'Loughlin also owned the adjacent 55 Thompson Road.) He held the place as a rental property and by 1928, ownership had been transferred to Mary O'Loughlin. She continued to let out the place for many years. A 1939 diagram shows House, 55 Thompson Road as a large brick house with a full length front verandah and a centrally located front path. The house also had a full length rear verandah/lean-to and a number of outbuildings in the back yard. It is not known when Leonard Hunter acquired the title, but he sold it c. 1970 to Gordon and Willemtien Watson, who lived there until the early 1980s. The place has had a couple of owners since that time. 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.

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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).

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

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HOUSE, 57 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 57 Thompson Road, is a modified 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.

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House, 57 Thompson Road, is a modified single storey rendered masonry and iron cottage with symmetrical facade. Walls are rendered and the roof is a simple gabled corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof which is supported by timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with two pairs of timber double hung windows and a central front door. The house is elevated with rendered and tiled brick stairs and a solid rendered balustrade leading up the the verandah. There is a low level random rubble wall to the front boundary line. There is a large extension to the rear, creating an L-shaped floor plan, and the original roofline has been modified.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 57 Thompson Road was constructed at some time between 1904 and 1922, by which time it was owned by Edmund O'Loughlin as a rental property. (O'Loughlin also owned the adjacent 55 Thompson Road.) A 1939 diagram shows House, 57 Thompson Road as a relatively small house with a full length front verandah and a centrally located front path. By 1955, Eva Lloyd was recorded as the owner and she lived there with her husband, Edward, a saw doctor by trade. By 1968, the title was held by Leslie and Eva Walton, who let the place to Graeme Bertram. They then sold on to Robert Lang, who himself leased the residence to Peter Ellis. The house has had several owners since the early 1970s. This place was included in the "North Fremantle Heritage Study", prepared by Craig Burton, for the City of Fremantle, June 1994.

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).

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

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HOUSE, 59 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 59 Thompson Road, is a modified asbestos and fibre cement sheet single storey cottage dating from the 1890s. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a very simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

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House, 59 Thompson Road, is a single storey small asbestos and fibrous cement cottage with symmetrical facade constructed c. 1890 - 1910. Walls are painted fibrous cement sheeting and the roof is hipped corrugated asbestos with no eaves. The verandah is under the same roof, supported by timber posts. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 59 Thompson Road was built at some time between c. 1890 and 1910, when Martha Meadley was recorded as the owner of the four roomed timber house. By 1921/22, the house was leased to tenant, Joseph Daniels. An increase in the rates for the property suggests that improvements were made c. 1925, although the nature of these is not known. By 1928, ownership had passed to George Graham, and he moved into the house. In 1932/33, Fothergill Ltd purchased the property, but soon sold it to Annie Pearson, who held it as a rental property. A 1939 diagram shows House, 59 Thompson Road as a weatherboard house with a full length front verandah and a centrally located front path. The house was set quite close to the northern boundary of the lot. By 1941/42, Walter Passfield was listed as the tenant and Emily Passfield as the owner in 1955. Records indicate that the place was vacant for a time c. 1959 due to problems connecting the property to the sewerage system. Aleksandra Grgurinovich acquired the title about this time although no occupant is listed until 1964. From 1968, Brian William and Lily Doris Firns owned and occupied 59 Thompson Road, and they were still in residence in 2003/04. This place was included in the "North Fremantle Heritage Study", prepared by Craig Burton, for the City of Fremantle, June 1994.

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).

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

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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 60 THOMPSON ROAD

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

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Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 60 Thompson Road was built at some time between 1904 and 1922, by which time Sadie Cupitt was listed as the owner and occupier of the five roomed timber house. She lived there for a time before letting it to tenant, James Hewatt. Sadie and James married and they lived there until at least 1936. A 1939 diagram shows House, 60 Thompson Road as being a weatherboard house with a half length front verandah and a full length rear verandah. At the rear of the house was an extensive paved area leading between a number of outbuildings. By 1941/42, the house was occupied by Herbert H Cole, who lived there until 1974. It has had a couple of owners since this time. It is not known when the house was demolished. The 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.

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HOUSE, 61 THOMPSON ROAD

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House, 61 Thompson Road, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1890s. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 61 Thompson 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 limestone with red face brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. There are two red brick chimneys. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof which is supported by timber posts. There is a criss-cross timber balustrade along the verandah and for the stair balustrade. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber double hung sash windows and a central front door. There is a timber picket fence at the front boundary line. Aerial views show rear additions. There is a garage to the rear at the end of the driveway.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 61 Thompson Road was constructed at some time between c. 1890 and 1918, by which time blacksmith Robert Addison was recorded as residing there. From c. 1923, the five roomed brick house was owned by Patrick Doherty as a rental property. Doherty died in the early 1930s and the house was held by his estate for a time. By 1955, the property was owned by William P Doherty, who lived there until the 1980s. Ownership since that time has not been determined. A 1939 diagram shows House, 61 Thompson Road as a large house with a full length front verandah and an enclosed verandah/lean-to at 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) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

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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).

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

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HOUSE, 64A THOMPSON ROAD

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Limestone walls were built around properties in Fremantle to prevent sand drift in response to an early building regulation dating from the 1830s. 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. Most of the limestone in small walls came from local quarries.

Physical Description

There is a high limestone wall with a central set of concrete steps leading up from the street to the house set high up off the street.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. The house is not significant but this information has been retained for historical interest: The house, 64A Thompson Road (originally 64 Thompson Road) was built in the 1930s and replaced an earlier residence on the property that had been built c. 1910. At this time, it was occupied by a Mrs Williams (it is not known if she was also the owner). A 1939 diagram shows House, 64 Thompson Road as being a weatherboard house set back a long way from the street. Steps led from the street up the block towards the house. By 1955, the house was owned by a Mr Lindquist. It was subsequently purchased by Willen and Cornelia Manshauden, and then Douglas Thompson. Additions were made in 1988.

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).

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

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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 65 THOMPSON ROAD

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Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s. House, 65 Thompson Road was built some time between c. 1890 and 1904. In 1921/22, the seven roomed timber house was owned and occupied by Olive Dawson. After her marriage in 1930, she became Olive Bradfield and lived at 65 Thompson Road with her husband until 1961. A 1939 diagram shows House, 65 Thompson Road as a large weatherboard house with a full length front verandah and a long centrally located path leading from the street to the front of the house. there was a paved area at the rear of the house and a large galvanised outbuilding against the north-eastern corner of the yard. The house was demolished in 1970 when owner Charles Smith was given approval to build a plumbing and supply store and warehouse on the property. Work was completed by R.F. Smith in August 1970, at an estimated cost of $18,000. In the mid-1990s, the plumbing warehouse was converted to five residential apartments.

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