DUPLEX, 7 MCLAREN STREET

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Duplex, 7-9 McLaren Street is a typical limestone, brick, tile and iron single storey duplex pair dating from 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 South Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

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An attached duplex pair of single storey limestone, brick, tile and iron houses. There is one continuous tiled roof over both units. Verandahs are under separate corrugated iron bullnose roofs supported by timber posts and having a brick dividing wall. The walls are limestone with face brick quoins. Each house has a single front door and a pair of double hung sash window to the front elevation. There are paved parking areas and low rendered masonry walls to the front of each duplex half.

History

McLaren Street was originally called Edward Street. The name was changed to Silas Street in 1901/902 in honour of William Silas Pearce, a local business identity. The street was renamed McLaren Street in 1931, this time in honour of F J McLaren, who was Mayor of Fremantle from 1912 to 1914. In 1902/03, two cottages were built on the lot. The cottages were owned by Ellen Shruth and occupied by George Mortimer and George Woodhead. In 1916/17, the cottages numbered 20 and 22 Silas Street (Lot 22) and adjacent Lot 23 were owned by Livingstone Kennon. Archibald Harper lived in #20 and the Kennon in #22. James Bennett moved into No. 20 in 1918/10 and was still there in 1926. By 1929/30, Arthur Werndley was living in No 20. Livingstone Kennon died c. 1934 and the duplex was sold to Henry Dalwood. The address changed to 7 McLaren Street c. 1935. A diagram dated 1954 shows the duplexes at 7 and 9 McLaren Street as a mirror pair. Both were long, narrow brick cottages with full length front verandahs. Both had a mix of weatherboard, asbestos and galvanised iron outbuildings at the rear. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

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

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

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DUPLEX, 9 MCLAREN STREET

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Duplex, 7-9 McLaren Street is a typical limestone, brick, tile and iron single storey duplex pair dating from 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 South Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

An attached duplex pair of single storey limestone, brick, tile and iron houses. There is one continuous tiled roof over both units. Verandahs are under separate corrugated iron bullnose roofs supported by timber posts and having a brick dividing wall. The walls are limestone with face brick quoins. Each house has a single front door and a pair of double hung sash window to the front elevation. There are paved parking areas and low rendered masonry walls to the front of each duplex half.

History

McLaren Street was originally called Edward Street. The name was changed to Silas Street in 1901/902 in honour of William Silas Pearce, a local business identity. The street was renamed McLaren Street in 1931, this time in honour of F J McLaren, who was Mayor of Fremantle from 1912 to 1914. In 1902/03, two cottages were built on the lot. The cottages were owned by Ellen Shruth and occupied by George Mortimer and George Woodhead. In 1916/17, the cottages numbered 20 and 22 Silas Street (Lot 22) and adjacent Lot 23 were owned by Livingstone Kennon. Archibald Harper lived in #20 and the Kennon in #22. James Bennett moved into No. 20 in 1918/10 and was still there in 1926. By 1929/30, Arthur Werndley was living in No 20. Livingstone Kennon died c. 1934 and the duplex was sold to Henry Dalwood. The address changed to 7 McLaren Street c. 1935. A diagram dated 1954 shows the duplexes at 7 and 9 McLaren Street as a mirror pair. Both were long, narrow brick cottages with full length front verandahs. Both had a mix of weatherboard, asbestos and galvanised iron outbuildings at the rear. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 2 MCLAREN STREET

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House, 2 McLaren Street, is an unusual rendered masonry and iron single storey house constructed at the back of commercial premises, dating from 1903. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey rendered masonry and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade constructed c1903. The walls are painted and rendered masonry. The roof is hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 2 McLaren Street as a small brick house built to the street frontage. Built to the rear of commercial buildings on South Terrace, the house had a very unusual plan form for South Fremantle at this time. The front facade is asymmetrical with two windows and no door or verandah. There is a rendered corbelled brick chimney. In 2000, House, 2 McLaren Street had been subdivided into four units.

History

McLaren Street was originally called Edward Street. The name was changed to Silas Street in 1901/902 in honour of William Silas Pearce, a local business identity. The street was renamed McLaren Street in 1931, this time in honour of F J McLaren, who was Mayor of Fremantle from 1912 to 1914. Between 1900 and 1905, a ‘shop and rooms’ was built in Silas Street. It appears that the building comprised three discreet areas, numbered 194, 196 and 198 Silas Street. Each was in separate ownership in 1905/06. No. 194 was owned by R A Dean and occupied by George Smith, a grocer. No. 196, owned by S M Shah, was empty. John Mallie, a grocer, occupied No. 198, owned by S A Shah. In 1909/10, W Moore owned all three shops. In this year, No. 194 was vacant, Olive Butterfield occupied No. 196 and Grace Kwiass was in No. 198. In 1914/15, the improvements on the property were described as a ‘cottage’ owned by Francis Pentong (later spelt Frances Pentony) and Patrick Murphy, and occupied by Bernard Moebus. Fred Ironstone bought the property in 1920/21 and it was a rental property until Ironstone’s death c. 1935. House, 2 McLaren Street was then owned by Millicent Davey until c. 1945 and continued to be a rental property. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 2 McLaren Street as a small brick house built to the street frontage. Built to the rear of commercial buildings on South Terrace, the house had a very unusual plan form for South Fremantle at this time. George Jakicevich owned the house in 1949/50 and Serafina De Indicibus was the owner between c. 1952 and the early 1960s. House, 2 McLaren Street was subsequently owned by Bruno Spadaro until c. 1991. By 2000, House, 2 McLaren Street had been subdivided into four units. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low to Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Low to Medium degree of authenticity with some 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, 10 NELSON STREET

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House, 10 Nelson Street, is a typical timber and iron single storey house dating from 1898. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

10 Nelson Street is a single storey timber weatherboard clad and iron house constructed by 1898 in the Victorian Georgian style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported by chamfered timber posts with decorative timber brackets and frieze. The symmetrical front façade has a central front door with fanlight flanked on either side by timber framed double hung sash windows. There is a rendered corbelled chimney evident.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 10 Nelson Street was built c. 1898. In 1901, the cottage was owned and occupied by Standish O’Grady. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1908 shows House, 10 Nelson Street as a square weatherboard house well set back from the street. The house had a full length front verandah, and the rear verandah was enclosed at one end. A separate toilet and weatherboard building were located to the rear of the house. John Polkingham was the owner and occupier in 1930/31. At this time, the house was numbered 22 Nelson Street. Edna & William Hudson owned the house in the 1940s and 1950s. A Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows that the back of the house had been modified in the intervening years. At the back of the house, there was a weatherboard addition with a verandah linking the house to a separate weatherboard outbuilding set against the western boundary, just behind the house. There were also two connected paths at the front of the house – one leading to the door and the other leading down the side of the house, across the back and to an asbestos shed located in the backyard (on Silver Street). Grace Doyle was the owner by the early 1960s. Ms Doyle still owned the property in 1981. This 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.

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).

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

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HOUSE, 11 NELSON STREET

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House, 11 Nelson Street, is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey house dating from 1908. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

11 Nelson Street is a single storey, brick, rendered masonry and iron house with an asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are face brick and rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron with a small gable over the verandah with decorative wooden features and finial. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof and is supported by timber posts with decorative iron brackets and frieze. There is a brick and rendered corbelled chimney evident. There is a brick and iron wall to the front boundary line together with proliferate foliage making further description difficult.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 11 Nelson Street was built between 1900 and 1914. In 1914/15, the house was owned by Anna Ulbrick and occupied by Charles Ulbrick. Peter Travia was the owner of the house by 1930/31. The Travia family still owned the property in 1981. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a large brick house with a projecting room with bay window to the east. The house had a full length front verandah, with a centrally located front path and a substantial fence at the street boundary. At the back of the house, there was a large asbestos addition. This 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.

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).

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

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HOUSE, 12 NELSON STREET

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House, 12 Nelson Street, is a typical timber and iron single storey house dating from 1908. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

12 Nelson Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructedin 1908 in the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported by timber posts with decorative timber brackets. The symmetrical front façade has a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed double hung sash windows. The house is situated at street level. There is a timber post and metal wire fence to the front boundary line.There is a face brick chinmey evident.

History

House, 12 Nelson Street was built between 1900 and 1914. In 1914/15, the cottage was owned and occupied by Richard Poole. At this time, it was numbered 24 Nelson Street. After Richard Poole’s death c. 1940, the house was purchased by Clarence Willis, who was still the owner of the house in 1981.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 13 NELSON STREET

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House, 13 Nelson Street, is a typical limestone and brick and iron single storey house dating from 1908. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

13 Nelson Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with an asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is asymmetrical with a protruding front room with bay window on the west. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported on timber posts which extends around the bay window. The front door under the verandah has side and fanlights. There are two rendered corbelled chimneys evident. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 13 Nelson Street was built between 1900 and 1914. In 1914/15, the cottage was owned by Anne Sargent and occupied by Alfred Sargent. Christina and Clifford Meredith were the owners and occupiers in the 1930s and 1940s; Frances Phillipe in the 1950s and 1960s. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a large brick house with a projecting front room to the west, with a bay window. The house had a full length front verandah that wrapped around the eastern elevation, terminating at a weatherboard bathroom near the rear of the house. At the back of the house, there was a sizable asbestos addition, with a small verandah attached with steps leading down to the back yard. There was a section of paving running across the back of the house and the rest of the yard was marked ‘lawn’. House, 13 Nelson Street was owned by the Surman family in 1981. This 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.

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).

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

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HOUSE, 15 NELSON STREET

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House, 15 Nelson Street, is a typical limestone and brick and iron single storey house dating from 1908. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

15 Nelson Street is a single storey, single room width, limestone and iron house with asymmetrical facade built in 1903 and designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof supported by turned timber posts. Under the verandah is the front door and timber framed double casement windows with iron security grill. There is a brick corbelled chimney evident.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 15 Nelson Street was built in 1903/04 for John Nugent. It was soon sold to Grace and Arthur Dunn. Arthur, a clerk, and his wife lived in the cottage until c. 1915, after which time it was owned by Daniel Jack. In 1920/21, the cottage was occupied by Frederick Doyle. Mary Donovan was the owner in 1930/31; Arthur Retell the occupant. Ernest McGrath owned the cottage from at the early 1940s until the mid-1950s. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a long, narrow brick cottage with a full length front verandah. Although not attached, it was identical in plan form to that at No. 17. House, 15 Nelson Street had a full length front verandah and the front yard was paved around a garden bed. There was an L shaped galvanised iron extension and a short verandah to the rear. Paving connected the back of the house with a detached galvanised iron outbuilding and a toilet. By 1987, the cottage had been extended to the rear to include a large living room with a mezzanine. This 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.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 17 NELSON STREET

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House, 17 Nelson Street, is a typical limestone and brick and iron single storey house dating from 1908. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

17 Nelson Street is a single storey, single room width, limestone and iron house with asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is pitched and clad with corrugated iron. The front door has a fanlight and modern security screen. There is a timber framed double casement window. The verandah has been removed.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 17 Nelson Street was built between 1900 and 1914. In 1914/15, Mary Wright was the owner of a cottage occupied by Samuel Locke. At this time, it was numbered 31 Nelson Street. By 1930/31, William & Alice Kennedy owned and lived in the cottage. James Mitchell was the owner in the early 1940s. At this time, the lot next door (lot 17) formed part of the garden for House, 17 Nelson Street. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a long, narrow brick cottage with a full length front verandah. Although not attached, it was identical in plan form to that at No. 15. House, 17 Nelson Street had a full length front verandah and the front yard was paved around a garden bed and a brick garage attached to the side of the house. There was a galvanised iron extension and a short verandah with an asbestos addition to the rear. There were several outbuildings in the backyard, connected by paving. Enid Metherell owned the house in the 1950s and early 1960s, before selling it to Antonio & Amelia Marchiolo. In 1981, House, 17 Nelson Street was owned by the D’Ortona family. This 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.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 18 NELSON STREET

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House, 18 Nelson Street, is a typical brick and iron single storey house dating from 1919. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

18 Nelson Street is a single storey, brick and iron house with a symmetrical façade built in 1919 and designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are face brick. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The front elevation has face brick to dado height with a rough cast render above, has a central front door with side and fanlights flanked on either side by double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof and is supported by turned timber posts with timber frieze and rendered masonry balustrade. There is a rendered corbelled chimney evident. There is a timber picket fence with limestone pillars to the front boundary line.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 18 Nelson Street was built in 1919 for John Findlay. It was estimated to cost £550. In 1924, when Mrs Findlay offered her cottage for sale by public auction, it was advertised as a ‘most attractive brick residence’. The house was further described as ‘a modern Brick Villa, containing drawing and dining rooms, three bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry, all under one roof, with front and wide back verandahs’. Recently built, the home was sewered and had electric light. The grounds were lawned, and in the rear yard was a windmill and 1,000 gallon tank on a high stand, together with a 1,000 gallon rainwater tank. The new owners were Annie and Pierce Ireland, whose family continued to own the house until at least the mid-1930s. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows that the brick house was slightly larger than most in the area. It had a full length front verandah and a rear verandah enclosed with weatherboard on both ends (the eastern end being the laundry). There were two asbestos outbuildings in the backyard; the one located on Silver Street was probably a garage. There was a centrally located front path and another path leading from the street down the western side of the house and across the back of the house. This 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.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 19 NELSON STREET

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House, 19 Nelson Street, is a typical rendered brick and iron single storey house dating from 1913. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

19 Nelson Street is a single storey, rendered brick and iron house with a symmetrical facade built in 1913 and designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are rendered brick. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof and is supported by turned timber posts with decorative timber brackets. There is a rendered corbelled chimney evident. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket wall to the front boundary line. Proliferate foliage makes further description difficult.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 19 Nelson Street was built in 1912/13 for James Wright. It was connected to the sewerage system in 1914. In 1914/15, the cottage was sold to James Forrest Mitchell, who continued to own it until at least the early 1950s. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a brick house in a squat L shape, with a full length front verandah and centrally located front steps with a path leading to the street. There were weatherboard and asbestos additions to the rear. A path led from the side of the house, across the back and to two attached galvanised iron structures in the backyard. The yard also encompassed the adjoining lot. Additions to the rear comprising family room, kitchen, pantry, bathroom, toilet and laundry were approved in 1978. In 1990, House, 19 Nelson Street was advertised for sale. The land still comprised two lots at this time. This 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.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 2 NELSON STREET

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House, 2 Nelson Street, is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey house dating from 1898. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

2 Nelson Street is a single storey, brick and iron house with a symmetrical façade built in 1898 and designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted masonry with rendered quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door and double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported on timber posts. There is a brick corbelled chimney evident. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 2 Nelson Street was built in 1898 for Charles Mitchell. A workshop was built on the lot at the same time. Mitchell, a plumber, owned and occupied by the house until 1908. He then rented the cottage to a succession of tenants. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1908 shows House, 2 Nelson Street as a typical brick cottage with a relatively large weatherboard section to the rear. The cottage had a full length front verandah and there was a large galvanised iron building in the rear of the yard (this was probably Mitchell’s workshop). In 1910/11, the cottage was sold to John Riordan and from 1912/13, Thomas Riordan is listed as the owner. Frederick Harper moved into the cottage in 1920/21 and in the mid-1930s purchased it. Thomas Harper was still listed as the owner in 1992. The cottage was connected to the sewerage system in 1913 and the street number changed from 14 to 2 in 1935/36. By 1954, the rear of the yard had been subdivided off and a cottage built there (3 Silver Street).

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 20 NELSON STREET

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House, 20 Nelson Street, is a typical rendered brick and iron single storey house dating from 1927. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Interwar Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

20 Nelson Street is a single storey, rendered masonry and iron house with an asymmetrical façade built in 1927 and designed as an example of the Interwar Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. There is a protruding front room with timber framed double casement windows and an awning clad in corrugated iron. The gable end has decorative timber features and small finial. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts. Under the verandah is the front door with fanlight and a double casement window. There is a chimney pot evident. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket wall to the front boundary line.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 20 Nelson Street was built between 1922 and 1930. In 1930/31, the house was owned and occupied by Arthur Mayne. At this time, it was numbered 30 Nelson Street. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a brick house with a projecting front room to the west and a projecting half-length front verandah. The house had a rear verandah and there was a separate weatherboard building in the backyard, located against the eastern boundary fence. A galvanised iron garage was accessed off Silver Street. Arthur Mayne owned the house until the early 1960s, when it was sold to Antonio & Amelia Marchioli. This 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.

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).

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

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HOUSE, 22 NELSON STREET

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House, 22 Nelson Street, is a typical brick and tile single storey house dating from 1930. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is a late example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture.

Physical Description

22 Nelson Street is a single storey, brick and tile house with an asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The walls are face brick with rendered banding at dado height. The roof is hipped and clad with tiles. The ‘L’ shaped verandah has a continuous tiled roof and is supported by turned timber posts with decorative timber brackets and frieze. Under the verandah is a set of casement windows which extend around the corner of the front room. The front door is recessed against the side room and there is a circular window on this wall. There is a brick and rendered corbelled chimney with chimney pot evident. There is a low level rendered masonry wall to the front boundary line.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 22 Nelson Street was built between 1922 and 1940. In 1941/42, the house was owned by Isabella Neal (or Veal) and occupied by Imogen McAppion. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows House, Nelson Street along the length of the lot (which really faces Attfield Street). The main (western) section of the house was brick, with a front verandah that wrapped around the side. A weatherboard addition located to the east was also verandahed. A number of attached outbuildings were located along the northern boundary. Between the early 1950s and c. 1970, House, 22 Nelson Street was owned and occupied by Nelson McAppion. In 1981, the house was owned by the De San Miguel family. This 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.

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).

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

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HOUSE, 4 NELSON STREET

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House, 4 Nelson Street, comprising a single storey rendered masonry residence constructed c1901 has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is of aesthetic value as a Federation Bungalow style of architecture residence that contributes to the quality of its setting along Nelson Street and the surrounding area; the place has some historic value as a early twentieth century residence that demonstrates the settlement and development of the South Fremantle area, the place social significance as it contributes to the community’s sense of place, and; it is representative of typical workers houses in the Fremantle area. The rear additions although compatible are of little significance.

Physical Description

Nelson Street extends from South Terrace in an westerly to easterly direction through to Attfield Street. 4 Nelson Street is located on the northern side of the street. The streetscape comprises of an intact group of heritage houses constructed in the late nineteenth century to early twentieth century. 4 Nelson Street is a single storey, brick and iron house with a symmetrical façade built c.1901 and designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are rendered brick and the roof is hipped and clad with zincalume. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door with side and fanlights and timber framed double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof supported on timber posts with decorative timber brackets over a concrete verandah which is not original. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 4 Nelson Street was built c. 1901 for Joseph Scherer. Alfred Bellvifante is listed as the first occupant. From 1904/05, the cottage was owned and occupied by John Chadwick, a carpenter. Chadwick owned the property for about 10 years. It was then owned and occupied by Marmion Dalmeida. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1908 shows House, 4 Nelson Street as a large brick house with a full length front verandah. The rear verandah was enclosed on both sides with weatherboard. In the rear yard was a separate toilet and weatherboard wash house. The front yard of House, 4 Nelson Street was fenced in a similar style (probably limestone) as the house next door at No. 6. A Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows that the house was not changed much in the intervening years, apart from the enclosure of the rear verandah with weatherboard and the construction of an asbestos garage at the back of the lot (accessed off Silver Street). The fence at the front had also been removed by this time. This 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.

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).

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

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HOUSE, 6 NELSON STREET

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House, 6 Nelson Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from 1898. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

6 Nelson Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with a symmetrical facade built by 1898 and 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 sidelights. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported on timber posts. There are louvres evident where part of the verandah has been enclosed. There are two brick and rendered corbelled chimneys evident. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 6 Nelson Street was built c. 1898. In 1901, it was owned by Ruby Pearmine and occupied by Alexander Gellaty, a clerk. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1908 shows House, 6 Nelson Street as a large brick house with a full length front verandah. The rear of the house formed a short L-shape, with the crook enclosed with a verandah. In the rear yard was a well that appeared to be shared with No. 4 Nelson Street. The front yard of House, 6 Nelson Street was fenced in a similar style (probably limestone) as the house next door at No. 4. However, the plan form of the house was identical to that on the other side, No. 8. By 1930, the house was owned and occupied by Mary Wilson. Although Mary owned it for many years, in the early 1940s it was leased to James Snowden. Mary sold the house to Roger Caulfield in the early 1950s. Mr Caulfield was still the owner in 1981. A Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows that the house was not changed much in the intervening years, although a weatherboard garage with an attached laundry had been built at the rear of the lot (accessed from Silver Street). This 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.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 7 NELSON STREET

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House, 7 Nelson Street, is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey house dating from 1910. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture.

Physical Description

7 Nelson Street is a single storey, brick, rendered masonry and iron house with an asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The walls are face brick and rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. There is a protruding front room with bullnose awning. The gable end above this room has decorative timber features and finial. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof and is supported by turned timber posts with decorative iron brackets and frieze. There is a small gable above the verandah also with decorative timber features and finial. The front door and front window are under the verandah. There are two brick and rendered corbelled chimneys evident. There is a timber picket fence with rendered masonry pillars to the front boundary line.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 7 Nelson Street was built c. 1910. In 1914/15, it was owned by Mary Fell and occupied by John Fell. By 1930/31, George Hobbs was the owner and occupier. After George’s death c. 1938, title passed to his estate and Mary Hobbs was listed as the occupant. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a brick residence with a projecting front room to the east and a half length front verandah over a square bay window to the west. The house had a centrally located front path and the front yard was fenced across the front and down the side to the corner of house. This allowed access to the backyard from the street. There was a large fenced lawn area in the middle of the backyard and a weatherboard stable with a galvanised iron room attached set against the back fence. Mary Hobbs continued to own the property until the 1960s, and in 1981, House, 7 Nelson Street was owned by a Mr Angove. A Thomas Angove had been the occupant of the house in the 1950s and 1960s.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 8 NELSON STREET

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House, 8 Nelson Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from 1898. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

8 Nelson Street is a single storey, limestone, brick iron and tile house with a symmetrical façade built in 1898 and 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 tiles. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door with sidelights and double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported on chamfered timber posts. There is a rendered masonry wall to the front boundary line.

History

This area of South Fremantle was subdivided by Henry Briggs in 1893. However, Nelson Street does not appear in Council records until 1898 and was not developed until c. 1900. House, 8 Nelson Street was built c. 1898. In 1901, the cottage was owned and occupied by Edward Fuller. A sewerage diagram dated 1908 shows House, 8 Nelson Street as a large brick house with a full length front verandah. The front of the house was divided from the street with a substantial fence (possibly limestone). The rear of the house formed a short L-shape, with the crook enclosed with a verandah and weatherboard room. To the rear was a large galvanised iron bath and wash house, set against the eastern boundary. The rear of the yard was fenced into several sections, indicating garden beds, the keeping of livestock, or both. The plan form of the house was identical to that at No. 6 Nelson Street. In the 1930s and 1940s, House, 8 Nelson Street was owned by Sydney Dixon and occupied by James and then John McCarthy. A Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows that the house was not changed substantially in the intervening years. However, the backyard was no longer set out in sections and two outbuildings had been built at the back of the lot (facing Silver Street) – one weatherboard with a fenced area attached (possibly a chook run) and the other galvanised iron (possibly a garage). Fillipe Galipo owned the house in the 1950s and 1960s, and in 1981, House, 8 Nelson Street was owned by the Farrar family. This 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.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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SOUTH BEACH FORESHORE & WILSON PARK

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South Beach is a large coastal beach and park recreation area providing many facilities to the local and wider community. The place has aesthetic significance for its picturesque setting on the beach front and the landmark qualities of the tall pine trees and Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus) trees. South Beach has historic significance as the site of the first horse race in Western Australia (1833) and has a long association with the horse racing industry. Several horse trainers had their stables in South Fremantle, and the foreshore at South Fremantle was a favoured venue for training. South Beach has social significance as a popular recreation and tourist 'resort' since the late 1890s. In the 1920s, the concert hall was upgraded and became known at the Hydrodome. The complex housed change rooms, tea rooms and a concert venue upstairs. Swimming baths were also built about this time. The beach has been the venue of many community events and festivals, and the 10th Light Horse Brigade camped there during World War One. South Beach has historic significance as the terminus of the South Fremantle tram service, with a tram shed located near the Beach in Douro Road.

Physical Description

A white sand beach and dune area with a grassed recreation area behind. Many tall pine trees are located within the grassed areas. There are several structures including toilets, café and kiosk. These structures are generally concrete and rendered brick. Services in the area include footpaths, car parks, telephone and street lighting.

History

South Beach was the site of the first official Horse Race in WA, run in October 1833, and was used extensively for exercising and training some of W.A.’s famous horses. The first race was run by seven imported Timor ponies and was a lavish affair – complete with booths erected on the hill, a ginger-bread nut stall and a fiddler. A second race was staged in April 1834, but no further formal races were held until 1851. The Gold Boom saw an increase in the popularity and regularity of horse racing. Stables and training tracks were developed in the area, and South Beach continued to be used as a training ground. The foreshore afforded a long run for gallopers and pacers, and an extensive network of trails was established in the surrounding bushland. Horses swum off the beach, accompanied in boats by their trainers. When the weather or the tides prevented training on the beach, trainers worked their horses in the dunes. C. Y. O’Conner rode and trained his horses at South Beach on a regular basis, including the hunter Moonlight, who won the Fremantle Hunt Club Cup in September 1901. It was at South Beach, near Robb Jetty, that he shot himself in March 1902. Robb Jetty was built at South Beach in the late 1890s, allowing cattle to be offloaded there. Aboriginal stockmen who had accompanied ship loads of cattle from northern stations then camped at South Beach while they were in Fremantle. South Beach was established as a popular place of recreation at the beginning of the twentieth century with the assistance of government funding. Trees were planted on the reserve over a period of time. Most of the Norfolk Island Pines and Moreton Bay figs that remain were planted in the 1920s and are evidence of the Council’s determination to transform a sandy dry area into a tourist and recreation destination. The beach was also a popular holiday destination, boasting its own “Luna Park-style fairground” and concert hall in the early 1900s. The area was frequented by day-trippers from Perth and surrounding areas and was known as “the Brighton of the West”. The area was used to stage numerous public events, including a Children’s’ Gala on Australia Day, 1914, which incorporated a Greasy Pole and Barrel Ride, sports, and the free distribution of fruit to children. The Fremantle Tram system opened in 1905 and by April 1906, the initial routes had been completed. The service to South Fremantle terminated at South Beach (Douro Road) where a tram shelter was located. However, it was not until 15 November 1909 that South Beach was declared officially open by Governor Sir Gerald Strickland, in a ceremony attended by upwards of 35,000 people. The Beach was only gazetted in January of the following year and vested in trust to the Council for the purposes of recreation. Numbers of horse trainers in the vicinity grew after 1900, increasing the demand on the facilities at South Beach. After the World War I, horse training at South Beach continued well into the 1920s and 30s and included the training of horses for trotting, as this sport became popular. Fremantle was regarding as ‘one of the State’s top training centres’, and horses were trained there up until the 1970s. South Beach was a training ground for the 10th Light Horse Regiment during World War I, training horses for service overseas. South Beach held onto its popularity as a resort after the war, and in 1922 improvements according to the design of A. E. Atkinson were made to the Concert Hall. It became known as the Hydrodome and incorporated a dressing room for bathers on the lower level, with tea rooms and a concert hall above. The Hydrodome was officially opened in 1923. Swimming baths were established and were popular with the public and holidaymakers, as well as the Ladies Swimming Club, which was headquartered there. Local kids had swimming lessons at South Beach. There was also a campground at South Beach, and sailing was a popular pastime. The Fremantle Sailing Club built a Clubhouse at South Beach, near the Hydrodome, in 1924. From the early 1970s, the number of horses training at South Beach was reduced as many of the stables in the area shut down. In 1991, a re-enactment of W.A.’s first horse race was staged, attended by some 5000 spectators. From the mid-1990s, community efforts to improve South Beach were underway. A statue commemorating C. Y. O’Connor, by sculptor Tony Jones, was installed 50 metres from the shore at South Beach in 1999. Other works during the 1990s included upgrading the beach and pathways to it. The place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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