HOUSE [DEMOLISHED], 2 MARTHA STREET

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This property has historical interest only as the location of a now demolished heritage place. The existing development on the site has little significance.

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Historic building / structures demolished.

History

House, 2 Martha Street was built c. 1940. Prior to this, there had been a cottage on the lot for a few years (c. 1915). From the 1940s until the 1980s, the house was owned by the Workers Home Board and then the State Housing Commission. David and Ronda Boland were the occupants during this time. It is likely that the house was built c. 1940 by the Workers Home Board. In May 2006, the Department of Housing and Works submitted an application to the City of Fremantle to demolish the house at 2 Martha Street. An external heritage assessment was commissioned by the City of Fremantle, which recommended that both the demolition and replacement plans be approved. Three submissions were received by Council which generally opposed the removal of the cottage and the loss of its contribution to the streetscape character of the locality. The existing cottage was a 1940s timber framed fibro and weatherboard clad cottage with a full length front verandah. Physical description when extant: 2 Martha Street, a typical timber and iron single storey house was constructed in c1940 in the Post War period. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards and fibre cement sheeting. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron sheeting. There is a small gable over the central front door. The symetrical façade has a central front door flanked on either side by pairs of double hung sash windows. The front verandah is under a brokenback corrugated iron roof supported on pairs of timber posts. The balustrade is an infill of timber weatherboards. The is a brick chimney evident and a low face brick wall to the fronty boundary line. Statement of Significance: House, 2 Martha Street, is a timber and iron single storey house dating from c1940. 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. During the 2019 Annual Update of the Municipal Inventory and Heritage List the heritage significance of this place was reviewed and it was found that the heritage listing referred to a building or structure that had legally been demolished in the past. It also found that the existing buildings and structures on the site do meet the threshold for inclusion on the Heritage List. On 25 July 2019 Fremantle Council resolved to remove this place from the Heritage List and to change the Municipal Heritage Inventory category to Historic Record Only to record the earlier history of the site.

Archaeology

This property has been redeveloped since the heritage elements were demolished and it is unlikely that any significant undisturbed archaeological material remains on site.

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DEMOLISHED- retained on MHI database for historical information purposes only.

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HOUSE, 23 MARTHA STREET

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House, 23 Martha Street, is a single storey brick and Colorbond house 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 Fremantle. The place is a modified example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 23 Martha Street is a single storey brick and Colorbond house designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered brick to the original face, with a side addition in painted brick. The roof is hipped and clad with Colorbond. There is a red face brick corbelled chimney evident. The original façade is symmetrical with a central front door with side lights flanked on either side by timber framed casement windows. The side addition has similar windows. All have red brick sills. The verandah has a separate dropped flat roof supported by steel poles (not original). Air vents are visible between the roof and verandah. The house is situated above street level with steps leading up to the concrete verandah. There is a low rendered brick wall to the front boundary line with a central iron gate.

History

Plans were approved in October 1902 for a brick cottage on this site. It was to be two brick rooms each side of a central passage and a third timber room across half of the rear. A double chimney served fireplaces in one front room and the rear timber room. Plans show a hipped roof and a bullnose front verandah. An earth closet was to be erected in the rear yard. The house is to be built for Mrs (Brennan? Berman?). A 1908 sewerage plan shows the residence on site as having a square footprint, the bulk of which is brick, with the southeast corner of galvanised iron. A verandah extends across the front elevation. This suggests that either the house was not built strictly to its 1902 plans, or it has been extended and the rear area infilled already within six years of its construction. A 1993 photograph shows a brick cottage with corrugated iron gable roof and hipped bullnose verandah. A two-storey extension is evident to the rear. The front section appears to match the footprint of the residence shown in 1913.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 26 MARTHA STREET

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House, 26 Martha Street, is a single storey brick and zincalume house dating from 1899. 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 Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is a modified example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 26 Martha Street is a single storey brick and zincalume house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. There is a two storey addition to the rear. The walls are rendered brick. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with zincalume. There is a rendered corbelled chimney evident. The main gable has timber finials. The verandah is under a separate dropped zincalume roof supported by timber posts. The end is enclosed with lattice. The asymmetrical front façade has a protruding front room under the gable roof with timber framed sash windows under a zincalume awning with decorative timber brackets. The facade under the verandah roof has a door and timber framed sash windows. There is a rendered brick and timber picket fence to the front boundary line. The rear two storey addition is rendered brick to the ground floor and timber boards to the top floor.

History

The Rates books notes that there was a cottage at 136 Martha Road (now 26) in 1899 and owned by Charles Thorn. By 1903 the cottage included stables. Thorn occupied the property until 1925 when Robert Witheron is listed in as the resident. Other names listed in Wise’s Post Office Directories include 1930 Robert Culver and from 1936 Miss Dorothy Teasdale who with several varied married women is listed until 1949 when the last directory was published. Between 1936 and 1940 the address became known as number 26 Martha Street. The sewerage map dated 1908 shows a weatherboard cottage with a verandah across the front which is set back further than the existing masonry house on the site. The evidence is therefore inconclusive as to whether the existing house was built 1899 or c1910 although it would seem most likely that the sewerage map may be incorrect. Council approved two storey additions at the rear of the house in November 1993. There is a photograph on file at the City of Fremantle from this date.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 38 MARTHA STREET

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House, 38 Martha Street, is a single storey timber and iron house 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 Fremantle. The place is a modified example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 39 Martha Street is a single storey timber and iron house designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are unpainted timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron/zincalume. The verandah has a separate bullnose roof supported by timber posts. There is timber post and rail fence to the front boundary line. Vegetation in the front yard prevents further description of the front elevation.

History

This lot was vacant until 1907, when a cottage was one of two constructed on the lot for John & Caroline Coulter and Duncan Christie. The house for Duncan Christine became 38 Martha Street. A 1908 sewerage plan shows a timber cottage on this site with a verandah across its entire front elevation, two chimneys on the western wall, and a timber rear section accessed by three central steps. A very large rectangular tank stretches along the length of the east wall of the house. A 1913 plan appears to show the same footprint on the house, although the large tank is no longer evident. Duncan Christie continued to be listed as owner and occupant into the 1920s. In 1925, the place was purchased by Norman Lewis Kingsbury, who owned and occupied the house until at least 1960. Plans were approved in 1974 for additions to a residence at 38 Martha Street. A 1993 photograph shows a weatherboard cottage with gable-ended corrugated iron roof, with a bullnose verandah across the front elevation and at least one chimney at the west end of the building. While it is possible the second (rear) chimney evident in 1908 remains and is not visible behind the roof ridge, this seems less likely. A weatherboard enclosed rear section under a skillion roof is evident.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 9 MARTHA STREET

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House, 9 Martha Street, is a single storey limestone and zincalume house 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 South Fremantle. It is historically significant as a typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area, representing the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The place is a fine example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 9 Martha Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and zincalume house with a symmetrical facade designed as a fine example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with zincalume. There is a corbelled chimney evident. The verandah has a separate bullnose zincalume roof supported by timber posts. Brick quoined air vents are visible between the roof and verandah. There is a rendered and steel picket fence to the front boundary line. Vegetation in the front yard prevents further description of the front elevation.

History

Lot E4 was subdivided in 1888. In 1892 E4 was purchased by Alfred John Locke, schoolmaster, of Fremantle. Locke died in 1916 and his property was inherited by his brother Jacob Patrick Locke, of 89 Martha Street, his brother. Jacob Locke is noted as a bread carter. In 1922 the property at 9 Martha Street passed to Tomothy John Mahoney, storeman, who is listed as living at Martha Street. Mahoney died in 1938 and in 1939 his property passed to his widow, Mary Catherine Mahoney, who is also listed as living at Martha Street, suggesting the Mahoneys occupied the place as their family home from the 1920s. Mary Mahoney owned the place until her death in 1960, after which the place remained in the Mahoney family. A 1908 sewerage plan shows a stone cottage on the site which matches the location of the existing residence. It is L-shaped, with a small rear verandah within the ‘L’ and a verandah across the entire front elevation, accessed by two central steps. A 1913 map shows the cottage with no rear verandah. A small section of the building protrudes from the main rectangular footprint at the rear, suggesting the rear verandah shown in 1908 has been enclosed by this time. A well is shown in the centre of the lot. In 1966, an application to build a brick and iron laundry at the house was approved, estimated at $500, to be completed by the owner. A 1984 plan shows that extensions have been made to the rear of the residence, as the footprint of the residence is shown as rectangular, and about twice the size of the 1913 footprint. A 1993 photograph shows the place as having a hipped tile roof in two hipped sections, and a skillion tile verandah across the front, supported on round metal poles. The front of the house is stone with brick quoining, and the sides are smooth rendered. There is one large chimney. A 2000 photograph shows the house largely unchanged, except that verandah posts have been replaced with timber.

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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LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 38 MCCLEERY STREET (not extant)

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

Physical Description

It is not known when this particular feature was removed.

History

This place was identified in the "Heritage Report on 19th century limestone walls and steps in Fremantle" prepared by Silvana Grassadonia, for the City of Fremantle, 1986. The use of limestone is part of the Fremantle landscape and gives the City coherence and character. 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.

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HOUSE, 1 MCLAREN STREET

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House, 1 McLaren Street, is a typical weatherboard and tile single storey house dating from 1900. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and tile cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with tiles. The verandah has been removed. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a front garden and a low brick wall to the front boundary.

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. House, 1 McLaren Street was built c. 1900 for George Lammerton, a crane driver. Mr Lammerton retained ownership until c. 1910. Samuel Ward owned the property from c. 1915 to c. 1925, it was then registered in the name of Mary Ward until c. 1945. John Jackson, who had been living in the house from c. 1935, was the owner from c. 1945 until his death c. 1970. House, 1 McLaren Street has had several owners since that time. A plan dated 1954 shows House, 1 McLaren Street as a weatherboard and asbestos house, with a full length front verandah and a centrally located path leading to the street. The house had what appears to be a sleepout down one side, and two small weatherboard sleepouts eithe

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 poor to fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 11 MCLAREN STREET

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House, 11 McLaren Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1931. 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 weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade constructed in 1931. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards to dado level and fibre cement sheeting above. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. There is a prominent gable above the front door. The verandah is the main corrugated iron roof. The verandah is supported by square timber posts with timber brackets. There is a timber and mini orb balustrade. The front elevation is symmetrical with a central front door and timber windows either side. The door and windows all have decorative stained glass elements. There is a brick chimney intact. The house is above street level and there is a set of brick steps up to the verandah. There is a low rendered masonry fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

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 1901/02, the land was a vacant lot owned by A Genisi. The following year, the property was bought by Alice Pearse and was still undeveloped in 1916/17, by which time it was owned by Livingstone Kennon, who also owned the duplex next door (7 and 9 McLaren Street). The lot remained undeveloped until 1931/32, when a house was built. It was numbered 22A. The Kennon family moved into the new house and remained there until 1934/35 (when Mr Kennon died). His son, also named Livingstone, was listed as the occupant of the house. The house has had a number of owners since this time. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 11 McLaren Street as being weatherboard, with a full length front verandah and centrally located front steps leading from the street. The house also had a full length rear verandah, and two weatherboard buildings in the back yard (one was a garage). In 1998, the owner applied to add a loft to the house within the existing roof space. Other works at this time included the demolition of the rear portion of the house and replacement with a new bathroom, laundry and bedroom, with the loft extended over. The work was completed in 1999. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 12 MCLAREN STREET

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House, 12 McLean Street, is a typical asbestos 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 South Fremantle area. The place is a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey asbestos and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted asbestos sheeting. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof with square timber posts. There is asbestos sheeting to the verandah balustrade. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. A brick chimney is intact. There is a low brick fence to the front boundary with a paved area behind.

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. House, 12 McLaren Street was built between 1910 and 1915. In 1914/15, the cottage was owned by Charles Manning and occupied by John Bateman. In 1919/20, the lot was listed as vacant. It changed hands a few times in the mid-1920s and in 1929/30, Charles De Vries was listed as the owner and occupied of a residence. William Hill acquired the house with the assistance of the War Service Homes Commission c. 1940 and it was registered in the name of Douglas and Peter Hill in the late 1960s. Thomas Frew occupied the house throughout Hill’s ownership. House, 12 McLaren Street has been owned and occupied by Frank Ford since the late 1960s. A plan dated 1954 shows the house as being weatherboard, with full length front and rear verandahs. The rear verandah had an enclosed toilet. A path led from the back door to a large galvanised iron building in the back yard (presumably a workshop). This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 13 MCLAREN STREET

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House, 13 McLaren Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1928. 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 weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade constructed in 1928. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof is hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. There is a gable accentuating the front entry. The verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof with square timber posts and timber brackets. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. A painted brick chimney is intact. There is a timber fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

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. House, 13 McLaren Street was built between 1925 and 1930 for owner and occupier George Griffiths. Mr Griffiths continued to own the property until his death in the late 1960s. The house has had a number of owners since that time. A diagram dated 1954 shows the house as a large weatherboard residence with a full length front verandah and a centrally located path leading from the street to the front steps. A separate toilet, weatherboard laundry and small galvanised iron shed were located in the back yard behind the house. The rear section of the back yard was fenced off and contained a small galvanised iron shed. This was presumably a garden or area for animals. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 14 MCLAREN STREET

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House,14 McLaren Street, is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey house dating from c1900. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey rendered masonry and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof hipped with half gables, no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a continuous iron roof with square timber posts. The verandah extends around the sides of the house. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

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. House, 14 McLaren Street was built c. 1900. In 1900, the cottage was owned by Thomas Allen and occupied by Elizabeth Jeffrey. David Peatling owned and occupied the house between c. 1915 until his death c. 1940. Amy Peatling was then listed as the occupant of the house, and was listed as the registered owner from c. 1965 until she sold the property in 1981. A diagram dated 1954 shows the house as being a large brick house with a full length front verandahs. There were also verandahs on either side of the house. A centrally located path led from the street to the front door, and another paved area provided a drive down the side of the house to the back. This linked to a path running from the back door to a galvanised iron shed in the back yard (presumably a workshop). This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 16 MCLAREN STREET

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House, 16 McLaren Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1896. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey asbestos, weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards and asbestos sheeting. The roof is gabled with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a broken back corrugated iron roof with square timber posts. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a Colorbond fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

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 1893, Town Lot 11 was vacant land owned by Thomas Anderson, a mariner. In the following year, a two roomed iron cottage was built on the lot for Mr Anderson. In 1895, Lot 11 was divided into two portions. Mrs Thomas owned the vacant portion and had a two roomed cottage built for herself and husband John, a stevedore, in 1896. This house was originally 41 Edward Street (and later became 16 McLaren Street). John Thomas married Emily Mann in 1889 and they had six children between 1890 and c. 1900. Mr Thomas was also an assistant lighthouse keeper. He died in 1943; Emily died in 1950. They are both buried in Fremantle cemetery. The property continued to be owned by Thomas’ estate until it was purchased by H Stevanovic and M Savic c. 1973. Cherrie Matson was the long-term tenant in the intervening years. A diagram dated 1954 shows 16 McLaren Street as a weatherboard cottage with a full length front verandah and a large verandah at the rear linking the house with a galvanised iron building divided into three sections. The front yard was fenced and a centrally located path ran from the street to the door. At this time, the adjacent lot (18 McLaren Street) was vacant land. A fence ran across the property (parallel to the rear of House, 16 McLaren Street), so that the rear sections of both lots provided one large space. 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

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 17 MCLAREN STREET

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House, 17 McLaren Street, is a typical rendered masonry and tile single storey house 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. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey rendered masonry and tile cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls arerendered masonry. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with tiles. The verandah is under continuous tile roof with square timber posts. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind. The garden partially obscures the view to the house.

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. House, 17 McLaren Street was built between 1900 and 1905. In 1905/06, the cottage was owned by Jane Myles and occupied by Clement Dumouff, a canvasser. Jane Miles continued to own House, 17 McLaren Street as an investment property until c. 1910, when it was bought by Alexander Anderson. Mr Anderson retained ownership until 1929/30, and the house appears to have been rented to tenants during this time. The house continued to be rented after John and Ruby Hayes bought c. 1940. The Heyes family moved into the house in the late 1950s and it was sold to Salvatore and Irene Reale in the early 1960s. The Reale family owned the house until the 1980s and the place has had a couple of owners since that ti

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, 19 MCLAREN STREET

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House, 19 McLaren Street, is a rendered masonry 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 South Fremantle area.

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Single storey rendered masonry and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade constructed 1913. The walls are painted and rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah extends around both sides of the house, is under a corrugated iron roof and has square timber posts and timber brackets. The front facade is asymmetrical with a protruding front room with a timber window and a recessed front door. There is a limestone and brick fence to the front boundary and a garden area behind.

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. A cottage was built on the lot for owner Janet Morrison in 1913/14. It was originally numbered 40 Silas Street, and then 42 Silas Street. Janet Morrison died c. 1930 and the house was owned by her estate until 1944/45. Daniel Gould (or Goulds) lived in the house for a number of years during this time. The address was changed to 19 McLaren Street in 1935/36. In 1944/45, Dorothy Dvorak was listed as the occupant. Leo Dvorak was listed as the owner in 1951/52. Alice Bingley was the occupant at this time. House, 19 McLaren Street was bought and occupied by Mary and Roy Cartwright in the mid-1950s. In 1966, an application was made to partly enclose the front verandah. The verandah was subsequently bricked in and windows inserted. (It is not known if this work was carried out in the late 1960s or later). In 1969, an application was made to erect a carport. In 1997, House, 19 McLaren Street was owned by the estate of Mary Cartwright. A diagram dated 1954 shows the brick house as further set back from the street from its neighbours. The house had a full length front verandah wrapping around one side. A weatherboard laundry and asbestos garage were located in the backyard. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - 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, 20 MCLAREN STREET

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House, 20 McLaren Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron modified house dating from 1898. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Originally a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage, currently undergoing extensive modifications. Now described as a single and two storey weatherboard and iron house with an attached carport. The walls are painted weatherboard. The walls hipped and gabled corrugated iron with a prominent gable to the street. The verandah is under a separate iron roof with turned timber posts and decorative timber brackets. The front facade is asymmetrical. A painted brick chimney is intact. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary and a garden area behind.

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. House, 20 McLaren Street was built c. 1898 for James Bishop, a labourer. In 1903/04, T Wilkinson, a health inspector, was living in the house. In 1910/11, House, 20 McLaren Street was owned by Elizabeth and William Bryant. From the early 1930s, the house was owned and occupied by Frederick Smedley. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 20 McLaren Street as a long, narrow weatherboard cottage with a projecting front room and half-length front verandah. There was a driveway down the side of the house and there was a well and many weatherboard and galvanised iron buildings in the backyard. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - 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, 21 MCLAREN STREET

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House, 21 McLaren Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1897. 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 weatherboard and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade constructed c1897. The walls are painted weatherboard. The roof is hipped and gabled with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The half verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof with no gutters and square timber posts. The front facade is asymmetrical with a protruding front room with a timber window and corrugated iron awning over. Under the verandah is the front door and a timber framed window. There is a brick fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

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. House, 21 McLaren Street was built between 1895 and 1900 for Henry Bates. Mr Bates continued to own the house and adjacent vacant land until 1914/15, when ownership was transferred to the name of Mary Ann Bates. Ms Bates was also listed as the occupant of the house from this time. In 1929/30, the house was owned and occupied by Agnes and Gilbert Smith, and between c. 1935 and 1945 by Charlotte and George Adams. The Adams’ sold the house to Evelyn Quann in 1949/50. In the early 1950s, the property was owned by Elizabeth Yeing, and then by Hannah McAuliffe (from c. 1960 to c. 1965), followed by Clarence and Elva Johnston, Roy Stubbert and Maria Paparella in quick succession. The house has had a number of owners since the mid 1970s. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 21 McLaren Street as a weatherboard cottage with a projecting front room and half-length front verandah. A centrally located path led from the street to the front door. The house had a verandah and weatherboard sleep-out at the rear, as well as several detached small buildings. The back half of the rear yard was fenced off and contained a small galvanised iron shed. 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

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 poor (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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DUPLEX, 22 MCLAREN STREET

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Duplex, 22-24 McLaren Street is a typical brick and tile single storey duplex pair dating from 1897. 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. The place is a late simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

An attached duplex pair of single storey rendered masonry and tile houses. Roofs are hipped and tiled. Verandahs are under tiled roofs supported by round decorative rendered columns on square rendered masonry bases. There is a decorative rendered masonry low height wall with curved detailing between the columns. Each house has a single front door and a timber framed window to the front elevation. There are small gardens to the front of each house and a low level rendered masonry wall with the same detailing as the verandah wall to the front boundary. Houses 2, 17 & 19 Lefroy Road & 22-24 McLaren have the same façade – the detailing to the verandah (columns supported on low wall) and the low wall to street frontage are identical.

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. Duplex, 22-24 McLaren Street was built between 1895 and 1900 for John Healy. The improvements were described as two cottages in 1900. Both were listed as being occupied by Walter Stott, an engine driver in 1900. By 1905/06, Thomas Normas owned the property. By this time, No. 22 was empty and No. 24 was occupied by Sydney Chamberlain. The property had changed hands again by 1909/10, at which time it was owned by George Spuir. Charles Gething owned the duplex from c. 1910 to c. 1920 and it was subsequently owned by William Henry Roach until 1949/50. It was sold to William Russell in that year, then to Margaret Noone c. 1960. Both cottages had a number of tenants during this time. William Russel moved into No. 22 after he bought the duplex. Henry and Annie Harrison were long-term residents of No. 24 (from c. 1925 to c. 1960). A diagram dated 1954 shows the duplex as a mirror pair. Both were long and narrow cottages, with full length front verandahs and paths on either side of the front dividing fence. Verandahs were also located across the rear of the cottages and there were mirror galvanised iron laundry buildings and sheds in the back yards, which were divided by a fence. Margaret Noone sold No. 24 to Helen Smith c. 1960. She lived in No. 22 until it was sold to Beatrice Ah Chee in 1976. No. 22 has had been owned by one family since Ms Ah Chee died c. 2000. In 2004/04, No. 22 was listed as ‘semi-detached house’. No. 24 was listed as ‘vacant residential land’. Houses 2, 17 & 19 Lefroy Road & 22-24 McLaren have the same façade – the detailing to the verandah (columns supported on low wall) and the low wall to street frontage are identical.

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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DUPLEX, 24 MCLAREN STREET

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Duplex, 22-24 McLaren Street is a typical brick and tile single storey duplex pair dating from 1897. 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. The place is a late simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

An attached duplex pair of single storey rendered masonry and tile houses. Roofs are hipped and tiled. Verandahs are under tiled roofs supported by round decorative rendered columns on square rendered masonry bases. There is a decorative rendered masonry low height wall with curved detailing between the columns. Each house has a single front door and a timber framed window to the front elevation. There are small gardens to the front of each house and a low level rendered masonry wall with the same detailing as the verandah wall to the front boundary. Houses 2, 17 & 19 Lefroy Road & 22-24 McLaren have the same façade – the detailing to the verandah (columns supported on low wall) and the low wall to street frontage are identical.

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. Duplex, 22-24 McLaren Street was built between 1895 and 1900 for John Healy. The improvements were described as two cottages in 1900. Both were listed as being occupied by Walter Stott, an engine driver in 1900. By 1905/06, Thomas Normas owned the property. By this time, No. 22 was empty and No. 24 was occupied by Sydney Chamberlain. The property had changed hands again by 1909/10, at which time it was owned by George Spuir. Charles Gething owned the duplex from c. 1910 to c. 1920 and it was subsequently owned by William Henry Roach until 1949/50. It was sold to William Russell in that year, then to Margaret Noone c. 1960. Both cottages had a number of tenants during this time. William Russel moved into No. 22 after he bought the duplex. Henry and Annie Harrison were long-term residents of No. 24 (from c. 1925 to c. 1960). A diagram dated 1954 shows the duplex as a mirror pair. Both were long and narrow cottages, with full length front verandahs and paths on either side of the front dividing fence. Verandahs were also located across the rear of the cottages and there were mirror galvanised iron laundry buildings and sheds in the back yards, which were divided by a fence. Margaret Noone sold No. 24 to Helen Smith c. 1960. She lived in No. 22 until it was sold to Beatrice Ah Chee in 1976. No. 22 has had been owned by one family since Ms Ah Chee died c. 2000. In 2004/04, No. 22 was listed as ‘semi-detached house’. No. 24 was listed as ‘vacant residential land’. Houses 2, 17 & 19 Lefroy Road & 22-24 McLaren have the same façade – the detailing to the verandah (columns supported on low wall) and the low wall to street frontage are identical.

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 MCLAREN STREET

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House, 4 McLaren Street, is a typical weatherboard and tile single storey house. 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.This place provides evidence of the home industry of Italian migrants in South Fremantle.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and tile cottage with a symmetrical facade. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof hipped with eaves and clad with tiles. There is a small gable facing the street accentuating the front door. The verandah is a continuous tiled roof with square timber posts. There is some asbestos sheeting to the verandah balustrade. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a paved parking area, small garden and low rendered masonry wall to the front of the house. The garden partialy obscures views to the house.

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. House, 4 McLaren Street was built c. 1955. As the following history shows, it was the third house built on the lot between c. 1895 and c. 1955. Two weatherboard cottages were built on Sub 5, Town Lot 16 between 1895 and 1900. They were owned by J H Russell. In 1900, John Thomas occupied one of the cottages. In 1905/96, S A Shah, S M Shah and R A Dean were the owners of the property. [They also owned adjacent 2 McLaren Street at this time.] Alfred Horan, an engine driver, lived in one the cottages. The cottages were demolished c. 1910; a shed was listed on the property in 1914/15; and, a motor garage was built on the property in 1920/21. Lillian Embleton was the owner at this time. In

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 fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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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.

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).

Condition

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

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