DUPLEX, 9 ARUNDEL STREET

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Duplex, 7 & 9 Arundel Street, is a typical masonry and iron single storey duplex pair dating from c1898 - 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Duplex, 7-9 Arundel Street is a pair of single storey limestone, brick and iron duplex halves which are now under single ownership and have been physically linked internally. The facade is asymmetrical. The duplex was originally designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls have been recently clad with limestone. The roof is hipped with a dividing parapet wall and clad with corrugated iron. The front verandah is under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported by square timber posts. There is a low level rendered masonry wall to the front boundary line.

History

There are two possible reasons for the naming of Arundel St. Edward George Fitzalan Howard, First Baron Howard of Glossop, 2nd son of the 13th Duke of Norfolk, was MP for Arundel in England from 1853-1868. Howard St joins Arundel St, both possibly named for him. The Surveyor Charles Wedge was employed by the Municipality in 1875. His wife was Frances Bethia (Fanny), nee Wrighte, and her father was Arundel Wrighte, a pioneer of Box Hill, Victoria. 7 Arundel Street was formerly 41 Arundel Street; the numbering changed in 1935/36. Duplex, 7-9 Arundel Street was built between 1898 and 1913, according to town plans from those dates. A 1908 plan of the block shows that the place had a rear verandah addition and at the rear of the block was a galvanised iron structure and an earth closet. A photograph taken by the Fremantle Society in c. 1980 shows the places shares the verandah roof line with the adjacent residence, 9 Arundel Street. In the 1980s, one owner purchased 7-9 Arundel Street and undertook renovations of both properties. The two properties are now physically linked. The smaller property at 7 Arundel Street serves as a home office.

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

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

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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 15 ASHBURTON TERRACE

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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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Single storey brick house with a hipped tile roof designed in the heritage nostalgia style. Historic building / structures demolished.

History

House constructed on site c. 1960s and demolished for construction of existing house c. 1995 - further historical research required. 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.

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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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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 17 ASHBURTON TERRACE

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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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Two storey brick house with hipped corrugated iron roof c. 1990s. Historic building / structures demolished.

History

In 1956 a residence was built for the owner, Alfred David McDougall. The property remained in the McDougall family until 1980. Typical 1950s asbestos clad, tiled roof house. Plans were submitted for a carport in 1972. Aerial photos show that the property was redeveloped between 1995 and 1998 - further historical research required. 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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HOUSE, 18 ASHBURTON TERRACE

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House, 18 Ashburton Terrace, is a single storey timber and iron house dating from 1939. 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 an example of the Inter-War California Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 18 Ashburton Terrace is a single storey timber and iron house constructed in the Inter-War California Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with painted weatherboard. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with zincalume. The gable has vertical painted timber battens. There is a face brick chimney with chimney pot evident. The front elevation has a central front door and timber framed casement windows under the verandah, and a protruding room under the gable end with similar windows, under an iron awning supported by timber brackets. The verandah is under a continuous roof and is supported by timber posts and a timber balustrade. There is no fence to the front boundary line.

History

The land on which house 18 Ashburton Street stands was vacant in 1938/39 with no owner recorded. The rate books from the following rate period of 1939/40 have vacant lot and the name Lillian Isobel Jose crossed out with pencil and written underneath for the owner is Worker’s Homes Board. The occupant is Lionel A. Liddington who resided there from 26 February 1940. By 1943/44 Liddington is still the occupant and the house is classified as a Worker’s Homes Board Leasehold. By the mid 1950s Liddington was the owner/occupier.

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, 20 ASHBURTON TERRACE

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House, 20 Ashburton Terrace, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from c1920s. 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.

Physical Description

20 Ashburton Terrace is a single storey, weatherboard and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed in a style similar to the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with painted weatherboards. The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The facade is partially obscured by trees and bushes. The verandah has a continuous corrugated iron roof and is supported by square timber posts. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

The land on which house 20 Ashburton Street stands was vacant in 1924/25 and owned by William John Highman and Harry Norman Highman, who owned much of the surrounding area. In 1927/28 ownership transferred from the Highmans to John Balance Lutley In the following rate period of 1928/29 Lutley was the owner/occupier of a house. Lutley was still listed as the owner/occupier in 1939/40 and occupied the house until at least 1949. 20 Ashburton Street was formerly numbered 8 Ashburton Terrace; numbering changed in 1938/39. Prior to that the house was 2 Ashburton Terrace and earlier was located in Mary Street which existed where Ashburton Terrace and Bellevue Terrace are now located. This area of Fremantle changed significantly in the late 1920s with many roads being closed or extended.

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 (DEMOLISHED), 21 ASHBURTON TERRACE

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

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DEMOLISHED

History

A one bedroom cottage of asbestos and weatherboard construction was built on the site in 1950 for Emil Grizich at an estimated cost of £700. The plans indicate a tiled roof. 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.

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DEMOLISHED

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DEMOLISHED

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HOUSE, 22 ASHBURTON TERRACE

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House, 22 Ashburton Terrace, is a typical rendered masonry and tile single storey house dating from c1930s. 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. It is a representaive example of the Inter War Claifornian Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

22 Ashburton Terrace is a single storey, rendered masonry and tile house with a symmetrical facade designed in the Inter War Californian Bungalow style of architecture. The walls arepainted and rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with terracotta tiles. There is a protruding front porch with a terracotta tiled street facing gable roof supported on masonry piers. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line behind which is a grassed and planted garden area.

History

Rates Book Information: This house was formerly numbered 8 Ashburton Terrace the change occurred in 1938/39. This area of Fremantle changed significantly in the late 1920s with many roads being closed or extended. Ashburton Terrace was created from the separation of the former Mary Street into two sections, Ashburton Terrace and Bellevue Terrace. This house first appears in the Post Office Directories in 1934 and was occupied by Reginald Hughes. Later occupants were William Holmes, Arthur J Cramp and Ross Hutchinson. It is possible that the house existed prior to that date but further research of the rates books is needed to establish the exact date of construction and the original owner. Heritage Files (blue) No Fremantle Society Classification No further information available.

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, 24 ASHBURTON TERRACE

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House, 24 Ashburton Terrace, is a single storey timber and iron 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 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 an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 24 Ashburton Terrace is a single storey timber and zincalume house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with painted weatherboard. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with zincalume. The gable has timber battens in a fan style. There is a red brick corbelled chimney evident. The verandah is under a continuous roof supported by square timber posts. The asymmetrical front façade has a protruding front room under the gable roof with timber framed double hung sash windows, and in the recess is the front door and a similar set of timber framed windows. To this side is a fibrous cement addition. The house is situated at street level. There is a masonry wall to the front boundary line.

History

In 1924/25 the land on which house 24 Ashburton Terrace is located was vacant and belonged to Harry Norman Highman and William John Highman who owned much of the surrounding area. Ownership changed in 1927/28 to May Jane Mayne and in the same rate period she had a house built on the lot. In 1932/33 May Mayne has been crossed out as the owner/occupier and Francis Edward McCaw written in. McCaw was still residing there in 1947. The house is on Lot 43 and was originally number 12. The street numbers changed to the current ones in 1934/35. The house is on lots 43 & 51 of FTL 769 & 761.

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, 33 Attfield Street

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House, 33 Attfield Street, is a typical timber 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 Fremantle area. The place is a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

33 Attfield Street is a single storey, timber ashlar and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber in an ashlar pattern. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The facade has a central front door with fanlight and sidelights flanked either side by double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof and is supported on square timber posts with decorative timber brackets. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line. There are two rendered chimneys with simple corbelling as ornamentation.

History

House, 33 Attfield Street was formally 35 Attfield Street for a period of time and was formerly 33 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1934/35. The recent number change back to 33 occurred as the site was subdivided, with number 35 becoming the vacant lot and number 33 becoming once again the 1896 house. House, 33 Attfield Street was built in 1896 for George Hayman, a storeman. When first built the house consisted of four rooms. Hayman occupied the cottage and retained ownership of the house until approximately 1910. By 1915/16 the house was the property of John Alexander Clegg who also occupied the house. The property had been transferred to Frederick Marland in 1929 and he owned and occupied the place until at least 1949. The 1908 sewerage plan of this site shows this timber house as a simple rectangular plan with a verandah across the front façade. In the back yard was a galvanised iron shed. A photograph of the house taken c.1980 shows a corrugated iron roof for the main and verandah roof. There are two chimneys. The front façade of timber is fashioned to form a representation of stonework. The front verandah has decorative iron lacework on the verandah roof and timber supports with trim. A low concrete block wall surrounds the property and a wall of the same material surrounds the verandah. Information from 1989 indicates that the house had undergone renovations and additions. The verandah wall had been replaced with a timber balustrades and the lacework had been removed. The additions consisted of a new kitchen, family/dining room, bathroom and toilet. In the back yard was a separate brick studio. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly 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, 22 ATTFIELD STREET

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House, 22 Attfield 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 Fremantle area. The place is a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

22 Attfield Street is a single storey, rendered limestone and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered limestone. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The facade has a central front door with fanlight flanked either side by later replacement timber framed windows each with 2 double hung sashes and a fixed central pane. The verandah has a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof and is supported on grouped timber posts on heavy face brick piers. There is face brick half wall balustrading to verandah with render detail. There is a low brick wall to the front boundary. The house appears to have undergone alterations including windows and front verandah details. There are two rendered masonry corbelled chimneys.

History

House, 22 Attfield Street was formerly numbered 12 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1934/35. This house is first mentioned in the Post Office directories in 1900 when the occupant was Robert Johnson. Earlier records are not conclusive. Later occupants of the house were William Willis and John Pascoe. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this stone house had a simple rectangular form with a verandah across the full width of the front façade. In the back yard were two galvanised iron sheds and a brick closet. A photograph of the house in c.1980 shows that a symmetrical façade, two chimneys, a corrugated iron roof to the main house and the verandah roof. The front windows, verandah supports and verandah wall appear to be later additions. The low brick wall and front gate on the front boundary are later additions.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining but with some alterations. (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, 32 ATTFIELD STREET (also known as 28 Attfield St)

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House, 32 Attfield Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from c.1934. 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.

Physical Description

32 Attfield Street is a single storey, weatherboard and iron house with a symmetrical facade constructed in the Inter War period. The walls are timber framed and clad with painted weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The original building has been extended by the enclosing of the verandah. It has a hipped roof which extends over the verandah at a reduced pitch. The ‘L’ shaped verandah has been enclosed with an asbestos and glass structure. The windows enclosing it are a combination of hopper windows and fixed panes. The boundary is marked with a fence of steel post and cyclone mesh. Some internal alterations have occurred to accommodate educational functions.

History

House, 32 Attfield Street, also known as 28 Attfield Street, and is within the Fremantle Primary School boundary on the corner of Attfield and Stevens Street. House, 32 Attfield Street is first mentioned in the Post office directories in 1934/35, occupied by William Sims. The Sims family occupied the house until at least 1949. A photograph of the house c.1980 shows this weatherboard house has a corrugated iron roof and an ‘L’ shaped verandah which has been enclosed with asbestos and glass. The boundary is marked with a fence of timber and cyclone mesh. At this time, the place was being used as a language centre.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 35 ATTFIELD STREET

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House, 35 Attfield Street, is a typical timber 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 Fremantle area. The place is a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

35 Attfield Street is a single storey, timber ashlar and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber in an ashlar pattern. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The facade has a central front door with fanlight and sidelights flanked either side by double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof and is supported on square timber posts with decorative timber brackets. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line. There are two rendered chimneys with simple corbelling as ornamentation.

History

House, 35 Attfield Street was formerly 33 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1934/35. House, 35 Attfield Street was built in 1896 for George Hayman, a storeman. When first built the house consisted of four rooms. Hayman occupied the cottage and retained ownership of the house until approximately 1910. By 1915/16 the house was the property of John Alexander Clegg who also occupied the house. The property had been transferred to Frederick Marland in 1929 and he owned and occupied the place until at least 1949. The 1908 sewerage plan of this site shows this timber house as a simple rectangular plan with a verandah across the front façade. In the back yard was a galvanised iron shed. A photograph of the house taken c.1980 shows a corrugated iron roof for the main and verandah roof. There are two chimneys. The front façade of timber is fashioned to form a representation of stonework. The front verandah has decorative iron lacework on the verandah roof and timber supports with trim. A low concrete block wall surrounds the property and a wall of the same material surrounds the verandah. Information from 1989 indicates that the house had undergone renovations and additions. The verandah wall had been replaced with a timber balustrades and the lacework had been removed. The additions consisted of a new kitchen, family/dining room, bathroom and toilet. In the back yard was a separate brick studio. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly 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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DUPLEX, 36 ATTFIELD STREET

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Duplex, 36-38 Attfield Street is a typical limestone, brick and iron / tile single storey elevated duplex pair dating from 1906/07. 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

Duplex, 36-38 Attfield Street is a single storey limestone, brick and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. It is part of a group of six originally identical duplex cottages, all having subsequently undergone alterations to the front facade. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roof is gabled with a dividing parapet wall and clad with corrugated iron to no. 36 and tiles to no. 38. The gable ends have decorative timber detailing. The original corbelled chimney is intact to no. 36. The front facade to each duplex half has a front door with fanlight and a double hung sash window. The front verandahs are under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof to no. 36 and a pitched tiled roof to no. 38. Both verandah roofs are supported by round steel posts. The duplexes are raised above the ground level at the front boundary and there are two separate sets of concrete steps leading up to the verandah level. No. 36 has a low level rendered and face brick wall to the front boundary with a grassed garden area behind. No 38 has a brick paved parking area and no boundary fence.

History

Duplex, 36-38 Attfield Street was formerly 42-44 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1935/36. Duplex, 36-38 Attfield Street is one of three that was built in 1906/07 for Mary Ferres as an investment property. It is noted in some sources that the duplexes were built for the staff of the private home which subsequently became the Skye private hospital. The duplex was leased out to various tenants over the years. There is no occupant for 36 Attfield Street recorded in the first year of its existence. In 1908/09, Ernest Coverlid occupies this residence. Later occupants were Henry David Woodrow, William Scott, and Clarisa Ferres. This last is probably some relation to the owner. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this brick duplex is one of three duplexes built adjacent to each other at 36/38, 40/42 and 44/46. Their similarity of form suggests they were all built at the same time for the same owner and probably the same builder. The duplex have a simple rectangular form and each dwelling has a front and rear verandah. A pedestrian access way is located between the three dwellings. In the back yard of each dwelling was a brick closet. A stone wall is apparent on the front boundary and all the other boundaries are fenced. By the mid-1940s the place was occupied by the Dobric family; Peter and Katherine Dobric and their children, Winsome and Elizabeth. Photographic evidence from the 1940s shows that the stone duplex had tuckpointed brick quoining on a stone façade, turned verandah posts and balustrades. Decorative lace work was also present on the bullnosed verandah. Access stairs to the verandah were timber. A stone, masonry and timber fence was present on the front boundary with a cyclone mesh gate. A picket fence was on the side boundary and the back yard had a high timber fence. It is apparent that the back yard had an extensive vegetable garden. A photograph of the place c.1980 shows the corrugated iron roof for the main building and verandah were still intact. The verandah balustrades, turned posts and decorative lacework had been replaced with metal posts. The front façade had been painted and the verandah floor and access stairs were concrete. The front fence had been modified although it appears the original stonework was still in place. Information from 1995 indicates that the interior of the place had undergone renovations although the exterior was unchanged. The back yard had been enclosed to form a courtyard and off street parking. By 2001, the front façade had not been substantially altered although the corrugated iron roof was replaced. The elevation facing the laneway was unpainted and the brick quoining is apparent on this elevation. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle")

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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DUPLEX, 38 ATTFIELD STREET

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Duplex, 36-38 Attfield Street is a typical limestone, brick and iron / tile single storey elevated duplex pair dating from 1906/07. 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

Duplex, 36-38 Attfield Street is a single storey limestone, brick and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. It is part of a group of six originally identical duplex cottages, all having subsequently undergone alterations to the front facade. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roof is gabled with a dividing parapet wall and clad with corrugated iron to no. 36 and tiles to no. 38. The gable ends have decorative timber detailing. The original corbelled chimney is intact to no. 36. The front facade to each duplex half has a front door with fanlight and a double hung sash window. The front verandahs are under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof to no. 36 and a pitched tiled roof to no. 38. Both verandah roofs are supported by round steel posts. The duplexes are raised above the ground level at the front boundary and there are two separate sets of concrete steps leading up to the verandah level. No. 36 has a low level rendered and face brick wall to the front boundary with a grassed garden area behind. No 38 has a brick paved parking area and no boundary fence.

History

Duplex, 36-38 Attfield Street was formerly 42-44 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1935/36. Duplex, 36-38 Attfield Street is one of three that was built in 1906/07 for Mary Ferres as an investment property. It is noted in some sources that the duplexes were built for the staff of the private home which subsequently became the Skye private hospital. The duplex was leased out to various tenants over the years. In the first year of its construction Elizabeth Kierel occupied this residence. Later occupants were Frank Renshaw, Thomas Joseph Condon, and Henry C Stephens. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this brick duplex is one of three duplexes built adjacent to each other at 36/38, 40/42 and 44/46. Their similarity of form suggests they were all built at the same time for the same owner and probably the same builder. The duplex have a simple rectangular form and each dwelling has a front and rear verandah. A pedestrian access way is located between the three dwellings. In the back yard of each dwelling was a brick closet. A stone wall is apparent on the front boundary and all the other boundaries are fenced. Photographic evidence from the 1940s shows that the stone duplex had tuckpointed brick quoining on a stone façade, turned verandah posts and balustrades. Decorative lace work was also present on the bullnosed verandah. Access stairs to the verandah were timber. The verandah roof had alternating dark and light coloured sheets of corrugated iron. A stone, masonry and timber fence was present on the front boundary with a cyclone mesh gate. A picket fence was on the side boundary and the back yard had a high timber fence. A photograph of the place c.1980 shows that the roof had been replaced with tiles, and the verandah posts and balustrades had been replaced with metal posts and decorative metal work. The front façade had been painted. The verandah and access stairs were concrete. Information from a 1992 real estate article indicates that the interior of the place had been renovated and the façade had been restored to its original finish of stone and brickwork.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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DUPLEX, 39 ATTFIELD STREET

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Duplex 39 & 41 Attfield Street, a single storey typical weatherboard and iron single storey duplex pair dating from 1880 & 1889 and constructed in the Victorian Georgian style of architecture has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place has some aesthetic value as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture and for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area; the place has some historic value as an nineteenth century duplex pair that demonstrates the settlement and development of the Fremantle area, and; it is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

39 Attfield Street are a single storey weatherboard and iron clad duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Constructed at different times the duplex pair has a continuous roof over both halves. The walls are timber framed and clad with oiled weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The front verandah is under a broken back corrugated iron roof supported by square timber posts. The edge of the verandah is at the front boundary line and there is a timber picket fence at this line. Each duplex half has a front door with fanlight and timber framed double hung sash and split paned windows. Face brick chimneys are evident. The rear of the site has a courtyard with external bathroom and WC.

History

This property has been consistently numbered 39 Attfield Street. Renumbering of the street in 1934/35 did not affect this residence. 39 Attfield Street was built prior to 1880 when the available rates books for the City of Fremantle commence. Benjamin Shemelds, recorded as a pensioner guard, occupied the cottage for some years and in 1888 it was occupied by Fred K. Leake, a carter. In 1889, the other half of this duplex (41 Attfield) was constructed. This must have involved considerable reconstruction as the two halves are under the same single hipped roof. This may have been the influence of John McNeece, an architect and carpenter who was resident in this cottage in 1890. John McNeece married one of the daughters of Benjamin Shemelds and became the owner of the property prior to the 1920s. He is recognised as the architect of many Fremantle buildings constructed in the 1890s and early 1900s. Later owners were the estate of Frank Biddles and Maurice Salvemini. Later occupants of 39 Attfield Street were Arthur Bedford, a tailor; James Fisher; William Donnelly and C. Jones. The 1908 sewerage plan of this site shows this duplex is constructed of galvanised iron. The duplex half located at 41 Attfield Street is larger than the adjoining half at 39 Attfield Street. Each duplex half has a verandah at the front and a brick closet in the back yard. 39 Attfield Street has an additional galvanised iron addition on the northern side. A photograph of the place c. 1980 shows that the building is clad in sheeting, probably asbestos. The single hipped roof is corrugated iron and in good condition. A stone and metal wall is present on the front boundary with cyclone mesh gates. Information and photographs from real estate articles indicates that this property was renovated in the early 1990s and again in 2004. The place was clad in weatherboards and reroofed including a gable over the front door. The roof structure appears to have changed creating a separate roof structure for each half of the duplex. It seems that the other half of the duplex was not renovated. A picket fence was constructed on the front boundary and off street parking created. This place received a Conservation Incentives Award in 1991. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Sept 2009 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for the addition of a dining area and parapet wall at the rear and alterations to facilitate the use of the existing internal rooms.

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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DUPLEX, 40 ATTFIELD STREET

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Duplex 40 & 42 Attfield Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey elevated duplex pair dating from 1906/07. 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

Duplex 40 & 42 Attfield Street is a single storey limestone, brick and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. It is part of a group of six originally identical duplex cottages, all having subsequently undergone alterations to the front facade. The walls are limestone with brick quoins to no. 40 and a smooth render over the limestone and brick to no. 42. The roof is gabled with a dividing parapet wall and clad with corrugated iron to both. The gable ends have decorative timber detailing. The original corbelled chimneys are intact. The front facade to each duplex half has a front door with fanlight and replacement windows to each. No. 42 has timber shutters. The front verandahs are under separate roofs with a corrugated iron bullnose roof supported by square timber posts with decorative timber frieze and balustrade to no. 40 and a pitched corrugated iron roof supported by round steel posts with a metal balustrade to no. 42. The duplexes are raised above the ground level at the front boundary and there are two separate sets of steps leading up to the verandah level, timber to no 40 and concrete to no. 42l. No. 40 has a brick paved parking area and no boundary fence. No. 42 has a low level face brick wall to the front boundary with a grassed garden area behind.

History

No 40 was formerly 46, part of Duplex 46-48 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1935/36. Duplex 40-42 Attfield Street is one of three that was built in 1906/07 for Mary Ferres as an investment property. She owned the properties until at least the 1930s. It is noted in some sources that the duplexes were built for the staff of the private home which subsequently became the Skye private hospital. The duplex was leased out to various tenants over the years. In the first year of its construction, Frank or Francis Rowe, a secretary, occupied this residence. Later occupants were Philip John Clarkson, Cyril Cheek and Thomas E Woods. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this brick duplex is one of three duplexes built adjacent to each other at 36/38, 40/42 and 44/46. Their similarity of form suggests they were all built at the same time for the same owner and probably the same builder. The duplexes have a simple rectangular form and each dwelling has a front and rear verandah. A pedestrian access way is located between the three dwellings. In the back yard of each dwelling was a brick closet. A stone wall is apparent on the front boundary and all the other boundaries are fenced. Photographic evidence from the 1940s shows that the stone duplex had tuckpointed brick quoining on a stone façade, turned verandah posts and balustrades. The verandah roof had alternating dark and light coloured sheets of corrugated iron. Decorative lace work was also present on the bullnosed verandah. A stone, masonry and timber fence was present on the front boundary with a cyclone mesh gate. The roof gable on the side of the duplex also had decorative timber detailing. A photograph of the place c.1980 shows that the corrugated iron roof for the main building and verandah will still in evidence although the design of the verandah roof had been changed to a flat sloped style. The verandah balustrades, turned posts and decorative lacework had been replaced with metal posts and decorative metalwork. The front façade had been painted. The front fence had been removed to make way for a carparking.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium to high degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining but with some alterations. (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, 41 ATTFIELD STREET

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Duplex 39 & 41 Attfield Street, a single storey typical weatherboard and iron single storey duplex pair dating from 1880 & 1889 and constructed in the Victorian Georgian style of architecture has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place has some aesthetic value as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture and for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area; the place has some historic value as an nineteenth century duplex pair that demonstrates the settlement and development of the Fremantle area, and; it is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Duplex, 39 - 41 Attfield Street is a single storey weatherboard and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Constructed at different times the duplex pair has a continuous roof over both halves. The walls are timber framed and clad with oiled weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. There is a small gable of the front door to no. 41. The front verandah is under a broken back corrugated iron roof supported by square timber posts. The edge of the verandah is at the front boundary line and there is a timber picket fence at this line. Each duplex half has a front door with fanlight and timber sash windows. Face brick chimneys are evident.

History

This property has been consistently numbered 41 Attfield Street since 1908. The adjacent cottage at 39 Attfield Street was built prior to 1880 when the available rates books for the City of Fremantle commence. Benjamin Shemelds, recorded as a pensioner guard, owned and occupied the cottage for some years. In 1889, this half of this duplex (41 Attfield) was constructed for the owner Godfrey Dixon. This must have involved considerable reconstruction as the two halves are under the same single hipped roof. This may have been the influence of John McNeece, an architect and carpenter who was resident in 39 Attfield Street in 1890. John McNeece married one of the daughters of Benjamin Shemelds and became the owner of that property prior to the 1920s. He is recognised as the architect of many Fremantle buildings constructed in the 1890s and early 1900s. Godfrey Dixon owned and occupied the cottage for some years. By 1904/05, both sides of the duplex were owned by Benjamin Shemelds and he occupied 41 Attfield Street. At this time he is recorded as a warder. By the 1920s the duplex was owned by John McNeece and 41 Attfield Street was occupied by Patrick Monaghan. Later owners were the estate of Frank Biddles and then Maurice Salvemini. The 1908 sewerage plan of this site shows this duplex is constructed of galvanised iron. The duplex half located at 41 Attfield Street is larger than the adjoining half at 39 Attfield Street. Each duplex half has a verandah at the front and a brick closet in the back yard. 39 Attfield Street has an additional galvanised iron addition on the northern side. A photograph of the place c. 1980 shows that the building is clad in sheeting, probably asbestos. The roof is corrugated iron and in good condition. A stone and metal wall is present on the front boundary with cyclone mesh gates. In the early 1990s the duplex half, 39 Attfield Street was extensively renovated, however, it appears that No. 41 was not. The roof structure appears to have changed creating a separate roof structure for each half of the duplex. An application was received by the city of Fremantle in 2006 to undertake extensions and renovations of the property. It is planned to include a new bedroom and living room, demolishing the existing verandah and shed. The bathroom in the back yard was to be extended and a new studio constructed in the back yard.

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, 42 ATTFIELD STREET

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Duplex 40 & 42 Attfield Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey elevated duplex pair dating from 1906/07. 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

Duplex 40 & 42 Attfield Street is a single storey limestone, brick and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. It is part of a group of six originally identical duplex cottages, all having subsequently undergone alterations to the front facade. The walls are limestone with brick quoins to no. 40 and a smooth render over the limestone and brick to no. 42. The roof is gabled with a dividing parapet wall and clad with corrugated iron to both. The gable ends have decorative timber detailing. The original corbelled chimneys are intact. The front facade to each duplex half has a front door with fanlight and replacement windows to each. No. 42 has timber shutters. The front verandahs are under separate roofs with a corrugated iron bullnose roof supported by square timber posts with decorative timber frieze and balustrade to no. 40 and a pitched corrugated iron roof supported by round steel posts with a metal balustrade to no. 42. The duplexes are raised above the ground level at the front boundary and there are two separate sets of steps leading up to the verandah level, timber to no 40 and concrete to no. 42l. No. 40 has a brick paved parking area and no boundary fence. No. 42 has a low level face brick wall to the front boundary with a grassed garden area behind.

History

No 42 was formerly 48, part of Duplex 46-48 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1935/36. Duplex 40-42 Attfield Street is one of three that was built in 1906/07 for Mary Ferres as an investment property. She owned the properties until at least the 1930s. It is noted in some sources that the duplexes were built for the staff of the private home which subsequently became the Skye private hospital. The duplex was leased out to various tenants over the years. In the first year of its construction William H. Lording, an engineer occupied this residence. Later occupants were Thomas Ferguson, Florence Waddingham, James William Leverington, Amelia Leverington, and James Fuller. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this brick duplex is one of three duplexes built adjacent to each other at 36/38, 40/42 and 44/46. Their similarity of form suggests they were all built at the same time for the same owner and probably the same builder. The duplexes have a simple rectangular form and each dwelling has a front and rear verandah. A pedestrian access way is located between the three dwellings. In the back yard of each dwelling was a brick closet. A stone wall is apparent on the front boundary and all the other boundaries are fenced. Photographic evidence from the 1940s shows that the stone duplex had tuckpointed brick quoining on a stone façade, turned verandah posts and balustrades. The verandah roof had alternating dark and light coloured sheets of corrugated iron. Decorative lace work was also present on the bullnosed verandah. A stone, masonry and timber fence was present on the front boundary with a cyclone mesh gate. The roof gable on the side of the duplex also had decorative timber detailing. A photograph of the place c.1980 shows that the corrugated iron roof for the main building and verandah will still in evidence although the design of the verandah roof had been changed to a flat sloped style. The verandah balustrades, turned posts and decorative lacework had been replaced with metal posts and decorative metalwork. The verandah floor and access stairs are concrete. The front façade had been replaced either with brick or cladding that imitated brickwork. The front fence had been replaced with a low brick wall. The front window had also been replaced with an aluminium framed window.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 43 ATTFIELD STREET

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House, 43 Attfield Street, is a limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from pre 1880. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of an extended workers' house in the Fremantle area. The place is a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

43 Attfield Street is a single storey, limestone, rendered masonry, brick and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with rendered masonry and face brick quoins. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The gable end has decorative timber elements. There is a projecting front room beneath the central gable with leadlight casement windows. A half length verandah under a broken back roof of corrugated iron, supported by ionic columns runs either side of the central projecting front room. There is a door with a fanlight and a pair of timber french doors under one side of the verandah and a door with side and fanlights and a casement window under the verandah to the other side. The edge of the verandahs and projecting front room are situated on the front boundary line. There are three chimneys with elaborate rendered corbelling. In 2007 the place is under renovation.

History

House, 43 Attfield Street was formerly numbered 45 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1934/35. House, 43 Attfield Street was built prior to 1880, as it is recorded in the earliest available City of Fremantle rates books. Shemelds was a pensioner guard and owned several properties in this location. In 1885, the cottage was recorded as four rooms. It was added to after this as the plan from 1908 shows a much larger house. The 1908 sewerage plan of this site shows this brick house has two verandahs at the front separated by a projection of the central part of the building. At the rear of the house is an ‘L’ shaped verandah surrounded by the wings of the building. In the back yard are a large timber shed and a brick closet. A stonewall is evident on portion of the north west boundary. By 1890 the place was occupied by John McNeece, a carpenter and architect who married one of Shemelds’ daughters. McNeece was an influential architect in Fremantle and was probably responsible for the design and construction of the extension of the house. McNeece occupied the house until at least the early 1920s. In 1935/36, the property was owned by Lizzie Barker and occupied by Elizabeth Mills. A photograph of the house taken c.1980 shows that the house was rendered and had a corrugated iron roof. The verandah supports were pillars that were not original and the front windows are not original. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") A photograph c.2000 shows that the house had been reroofed and the front façade painted. Internally the house was apparently refitted in the 1950s and in 2004 much of this detail was still in evidence.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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