HOUSE, 7 BURNS STREET

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House, 7 Burns Street, is a typical weatherboard and tile single storey cottage dating from the 1890s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 7 Burns Street, is a small single storey weatherboard and tile cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. Roof is hipped and tiled with no eaves. Verandah is under a separate tiled roof supported by square timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. There is a brick and timber picket fence to the front boundary. This place contains a limestone feature.

History

Burns Street is a narrow residential street that bisects the triangle defined by Stirling Highway, Queen Victoria Street and the Swan River. The portion south of Tydeman Road was constructed in the 1990s and took its name from the existing road north of Tydeman Road. This section of Burns Street was originally part of a six-acre landholding (Lots 18 and 19) held by Mrs Andrew Burns in 1895. The land was subdivided for residential settlement in 1896 and Burns Road was gazetted the same year in honour of the original land owner. Although the street was still not constructed, buildings were present on the site in 1897. The street first appears on a map dated circa 1906. Buildings constructed in Burns Street were single storey basic homes of brick, stone or weatherboard for people who worked in the vicinity. Many of the houses in Burns Street were investment properties leased to tenants. In 2004, Burns Street continues to be a residential street and the modest workers cottages are the dominant buildings in the street. At the north eastern end of Burns Street is the former ‘Weeties’ factory (which faces Harvest Road), a source of employment for local residents for many years. The weatherboard cottage at 7 Burns Street was constructed between 1897 and 1913 for an unidentified owner. In 1921, the cottage was owned and occupied by Daniel Cole but the next year it was transferred to Daniel Larsen. Larsen occupied the cottage until approximately 1961 when it transferred to a relative; William Larsen. In 1913, the property included a shed on the rear boundary (identified as a weatherboard structure in 1940). In 1940 the site included a water closet in the northeast corner of the block. The property was sewered in 1950. By 1979, the verandah had been enclosed with a wall of brick and translucent corrugated roofing material. On the boundary was a fence of brick and timber. The verandah enclosure has since been removed. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle. It was also included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 9 BURNS STREET

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House, 9 Burns Street, is an extended weatherboard and iron, now double storey, cottage dating from the 1890s. The place has some aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle notwithstanding its additions. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a modified example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 9 Burns Street, is a single storey with double storey extension weatherboard and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. Roof is hipped and gabled corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof with a large gable to the centre. The verandah is supported by square timber posts. Front elevation to the ground floor is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary. The extension significantly alters the building's impact on the streetscape. This place contains a limestone feature.

History

Burns Street is a narrow residential street that bisects the triangle defined by Stirling Highway, Queen Victoria Street and the Swan River. The portion south of Tydeman Road was constructed in the 1990s and took its name from the existing road north of Tydeman Road. This section of Burns Street was originally part of a six-acre landholding (Lots 18 and 19) held by Mrs Andrew Burns in 1895. The land was subdivided for residential settlement in 1896 and Burns Road was gazetted the same year in honour of the original land owner. Although the street was still not constructed, buildings were present on the site in 1897. The street first appears on a map dated circa 1906. Buildings constructed in Burns Street were single storey basic homes of brick, stone or weatherboard for people who worked in the vicinity. Many of the houses in Burns Street were investment properties leased to tenants. In 2004, Burns Street continues to be a residential street and the modest workers cottages are the dominant buildings in the street. At the north eastern end of Burns Street is the former ‘Weeties’ factory (which faces Harvest Road), a source of employment for local residents for many years. The timber and iron house at 9 Burns Street was built between 1904 and 1907 for an unidentified owner. In 1921, it was noted as a four-room weatherboard house owned by Jane Jones. The property was leased to a series of tenants until 1947 when it was transferred to Cyril Swain and his wife Lillian. The Swains occupied the house until 1968. Between 1968 and 1980, the place was owned by absentee landlords and leased to a series of tenants. Since 1980 all owners have occupied the place. By 1940, the place comprised its original four rooms and verandahs on the front and rear of the building. Various outbuildings, including a water tank and washhouse, occupied the rear of the property. In 1966, a carport was added to the existing shed and garage at the rear of the block. Prior to 1979, the front verandah was enclosed with a wall of louvers and fibro sheeting. This enclosure was removed as part of renovations commenced in 1993. A family room and bedroom were added to the rear of the building at this time. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle. It was also included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low degree of integrity (original intent unclear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, unsympathetic alterationsand additions). Low degree of authenticity with very basic original fabric remaining. Much loss of fabric. (These statements based on street survey only).

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

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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 5 CHRISTINA PARADE

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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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.

Physical Description

2 single storey grouped dwellings in an heritage nostalgia style. Historic building / structures demolished.

History

In 1894, Lot P100 was recorded in the rate records as being vacant land owned by Reuben Lewis. There are no more records until 1921/22, by which time the land had been subdivided and a four roomed timber house built on Lot 29/30 of P100 (5 Christina Parade). At this time, the house was owned and occupied by James Peck. The following year, Peck rented the place out to tenants, although he retained ownership. This situation continued until 1927/28, when the property was sold to Samuel Jacobs. Jacobs held the property for only a short time, for by the early 1930s, the house was owned by the estate of Ada Jeffries. Circa 1940, the house was demolished (the lot is shown as vacant on a 1939 diagram) and by 1953 had been replaced with another timber house. By 1955, the property was owned and occupied by Kenneth Miller, who retained ownership until at least the early 1990s. In late 1992, Mr Miller applied to the Fremantle City Council for permission to demolish the existing building and replace it with two grouped dwellings. The application was successful. 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

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LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 90 CHRISTINA PARADE

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THERE IS NO 90 CHRISTINA PARADE. THE LIMESTONE FEATURE IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOUSE AT 90 THOMPSON ROAD AND HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THAT ENTRY. THIS ENTRY TO BE DELETED. RECOMMENDED FOR DELETION 2010

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Not extant

History

This place contains a limestone feature. Limestone walls were built around properties in Fremantle to prevent sand drift in response to an early building regulation dating from the 1830s. The use of limestone is part of the Fremantle landscape and gives the City coherence and character. It is not known how old this particular wall is. This place was identified in the "Heritage Report on 19th century limestone walls and steps in Fremantle" prepared by Silvana Grassadonia, for the City of Fremantle, 1986.

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ALFRED ROAD PARK

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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Alfred Road Park has aesthetic value for its contribution to the surrounding area. It also has social value being a small park preserved because of the actions of North Fremantle community, it is evidence of community willingness to take responsibility for parts of the public landscape.

Physical Description

Alfred Road Park is a small grassed park located on the corner of Alfred Road and Rule Street. The land is sloping and covered with grass. The facilities located in the park include mature trees, bench seats, tables, swings, climbing equipment and barbeque facilities.

History

Alfred Road developed between 1900 and 1920, with development on the southern side of the road, where houses were numbered consecutively on the same side of the street. Alfred Road displays a mix of duplex and single unit dwellings, some constructed of stone (those built c. 1900 – c. 1910) and others of weatherboard (those built c. 1910 – c. 1920). A number of the houses were built as investment (rental) properties. Alfred Road Park is a small park area that was vested in the City of Fremantle in 1972 (Reserve 31577). The area was reserved due to the actions of the North Fremantle community in wishing to have small areas set aside as open space. Signage at the park indicates that the area was public open space from the 1900s- 1920s, when the housing in Alfred Road was developed. This place has been identified in 'Fremantle's Landscape: A Study for the Municipal Inventory' as being of cultural heritage significance. This place was also included in the "North Fremantle Heritage Study", prepared by Craig Burton, for the City of Fremantle, June 1994.

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

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EVERYBODY'S PARK

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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Everybody's Park, a small park containing a childrens' playground and native garden, has social significance to the community of North Fremantle that created it to provide a play space for local children.

Physical Description

A grassed and planted park adjacent to the railway reserve. The park contains mature and recent plantings, a children's playground and timber furniture with small shelter.

History

Jackson Street was originally part of Lot P47, which was granted to Pensioner Guard George Costigan in 1884. The land was transferred to James Roe (Perth Journalist), then to George Frederick Gallop (Fremantle Clerk) before being purchased by a group of gentlemen in 1897. William Edward Marmion, James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger immediately subdivided the land for residential development and the lots were gradually taken up between 1897 and 1913. The origin of the name Jackson Street is not known. Jackson Street was developed as a short street running east-west between Pearse Street and Queen Victoria Street (near the present junction with Stirling Highway). The houses built in Jackson Street were generally modest brick, stone or timber cottages for people working in the area. Many of the houses were investment properties leased to tenants. With the development and expansion of Fremantle Port, the zoning for the area changed from residential to general industrial purposes. In 2004, Jackson Street continues to be a residential street with most homes occupied by their owners. Reserve, 23 Jackson Street: According to "The Veterans" by F J Broomhallo, Michael Ruberty was allocated Lot 97 (one acre) in North Fremantle on 10/11/1884. Unfortunately the council rate records do not list an owner for the lot in 1884 and 1885. From 1886 to at least 1935 Charles Spencer (clerk) or his estate are listed as owners of vacant lot P97. It is difficult to be more precise as the rate records for North Fremantle are missing for 1896-1920 and 1936-1954. The lot remained in private ownership until 1963 when it was acquired by the Crown for railway purposes. Settlement was completed on 14/5/63. This small park on the cul de sac of Jackson Street is a children’s playground and native garden. The park was created through the energy and commitment of the residents of Pearse and Jackson Streets who wanted to create a play space for the growing population of young children. The land was transferred from the WA Railways to the City of Fremantle in approximately 1990. In 1999, the playground was described as a native garden partly cared for by local residents. On the site was a basketball backboard, with a slab under the surface; a picnic table and some children’s play equipment. In 1999, the City of Fremantle was considering installing soft fall surfaces for under the play equipment. The place is currently used as a playground and park. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also identified in 'Fremantle's Landscape: A Study for the Municipal Inventory' (2001).

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity High degree of authenticity (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 10 CORKHILL STREET

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05868 Five Houses

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

Physical Description

House, 10 Corkhill Street is a single storey weatherboard and corrugated iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed in the 1910s. It is a simple and late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. Roof is hipped corrugated iron. Verandah is under a separate roof with square profile timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with two four-pane timber windows and a central front door. There is a timber picket fence at the front boundary. There is a two storey rendered addition to the rear.

History

Corkhill Street was originally gazetted as Elizabeth Street, with the name change occurring in the 1930s. The majority of the street north of Harvest Road has no facing lots. It runs along the side boundaries of properties facing the perpendicular streets and was not included in early surveys for the area. A 1904 plan shows only one house in the street between John Street and Harvest Road, but by about the end of the decade, the entire west side of the street in this section was occupied by residences. The east side of the street, where the land backs onto the river and Point Direction, was the site of Browns Shipyards in this period. A.E. Brown had a large Federation-style residence at 1 Elizabeth Street (corner of John Street), which was later demolished, and used the grounds of this house as a holiday camp for disadvantaged children. Rate books of the 1920s and 1930s suggest that a number of the Corkhill Street houses were primarily rented out rather than being occupied by their owners. The land bounded by Harvest Road, Corkhill and John Streets was entirely taken up with sheds and shipyards for most of the twentieth century, with occupants including Northwest Whaling Company, Bradfords Insulation (1954 to 1970s), Precision Marine (late 1970s), and the Public Works Department. During World War Two these shipyards were used for the construction of timber vessels for the Australian Navy. No evidence of the shipyards now remains, as the area was subdivided in the late 1990s and redeveloped as a high density residential area. Although photographs dated c.1910 and c.1911 show House, 10 Corkhill Street already evident, Post Office Directories do not appear to list an occupant for the place until 1912, when Mrs H Gosling is listed. The place then appears to be occupied by George Hutton until 1917, when Lesley and/ or Mrs Florence Hick are listed (1917-19). Alfred Thomas lived at the place from 1921 to at least 1930, while the place was owned by Mrs John Quinn. Circa 1993 a two-storey iron-roofed sand-rendered limestone residence was constructed at the rear of the block, featuring recycled doors, windows and bricks. Circa 2014 the tiled roof was replaced with corrugated galvanised iron and the verandah roof profile was changed to bullnose. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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HOUSE, 12 CORKHILL STREET

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 12 Corkhill Street, a single storey house constructed with timber framing with an iron roof has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place has some aesthetic value as a very late and simple example of an Victorian Georgian that contributes to the quality of its setting along Corkhill Street and the surrounding area; the place has some historic value as an very early twentieth century residence that demonstrates the settlement and development of the North Fremantle area, and; it is representative of the typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 12 Corkhill Street is a single storey timber framed and iron clad cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are clad with weatherboard. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron sheets with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof and is supported by square timber posts. There are contemporary two storey additions at the rear accessed via a link from the original house. The painted timber picket front fence has a garden behind. The house has also undergone alterations internally, including replacement skirting boards and architraves. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Nov 2009 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for proposed alterations and conservation of the original cottage.

History

Corkhill Street was originally gazetted as Elizabeth Street, with the name change occurring in the 1930s. The majority of the street north of Harvest Road has no facing lots. It runs along the side boundaries of properties facing the perpendicular streets and was not included in early surveys for the area. A 1904 plan shows only one house in the street between John Street and Harvest Road, but by about the end of the decade, the entire west side of the street in this section was occupied by residences. The east side of the street, where the land backs onto the river and Point Direction, was the site of Browns Shipyards in this period. A.E. Brown had a large Federation-style residence at 1 Elizabeth Street (corner of John Street), which was later demolished, and used the grounds of this house as a holiday camp for disadvantaged children. Rate books of the 1920s and 1930s suggest that a number of the Corkhill Street houses were primarily rented out rather than being occupied by their owners. The land bounded by Harvest Road, Corkhill and John Streets was entirely taken up with sheds and shipyards for most of the twentieth century, with occupants including Northwest Whaling Company, Bradfords Insulation (1954 to 1970s), Precision Marine (late 1970s), and the Public Works Department. During World War Two these shipyards were used for the construction of timber vessels for the Australian Navy. No evidence of the shipyards now remains, as the area was subdivided in the late 1990s and redeveloped as a high density residential area. House, 12 Corkhill Street was constructed c.1910 for Thomas Venus, who lived at the place until 1920. After this time, the place was owned by Ethel Venus until at least 1930, but she does not appear to have resided there during this time. A long-term tenant through the 1920s was A.W. Brown. 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") This place was also included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Nov 2009 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for proposed alterations and conservation of the original cottage.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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SITE OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DEPOT, 15 CORKHILL STREET

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25697 SITE OF STATE SHIPBUILDING YARDS

Statement of Significance

This place is significant for being the location of the Public Works Department Depot, buildings demolished c1940. It has historic significance as a marker of development of infrastructure in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

DEMOLISHED

History

Corkhill Street was originally gazetted as Elizabeth Street, with the name change occurring in the 1930s. The majority of the street north of Harvest Road has no facing lots. It runs along the side boundaries of properties facing the perpendicular streets and was not included in early surveys for the area. A 1904 plan shows only one house in the street between John Street and Harvest Road, but by about the end of the decade, the entire west side of the street in this section was occupied by residences. The east side of the street, where the land backs onto the river and Point Direction, was the site of Browns Shipyards in this period. A.E. Brown had a large Federation-style residence at 1 Elizabeth Street (corner of John Street), which was later demolished, and used the grounds of this house as a holiday camp for disadvantaged children. Rate books of the 1920s and 1930s suggest that a number of the Corkhill Street houses were primarily rented out rather than being occupied by their owners. The land bounded by Harvest Road, Corkhill and John Streets was entirely taken up with sheds and shipyards for most of the twentieth century, with occupants including Northwest Whaling Company, Bradfords Insulation (1954 to 1970s), Precision Marine (late 1970s), and the Public Works Department. During World War Two these shipyards were used for the construction of timber vessels for the Australian Navy. No evidence of the shipyards now remains, as the area was subdivided in the late 1990s and redeveloped as a high density residential area. (See related entry Site of State Shipbuilding Yards.) This site was a PWD Depot (c. 1940s). No evidence of the PWD buildings remain, and information relating to them was not located while undertaking research for this project.

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HOUSE, 2 CORKHILL STREET

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05868 Five Houses

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House, 2 Corkhill Street is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1910s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture

Physical Description

House, 2 Corkhill Street is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed as a very simple example of the Federation Queen Anne style. Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. The roof is hipped corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof, supported by square timber posts with decorative timber brackets. Front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding section with a replacement timber window with a skillion iron awning over, and a recessed section with window and front door under the verandah. There is a face brick corbelled chimney evident. An pitched roof steel carport addition is to the verandah side of the house. A timber picket fence forms the front boundary.

History

Corkhill Street was originally gazetted as Elizabeth Street, with the name change occurring in the 1930s. The majority of the street north of Harvest Road has no facing lots. It runs along the side boundaries of properties facing the perpendicular streets and was not included in early surveys for the area. A 1904 plan shows only one house in the street between John Street and Harvest Road, but by about the end of the decade, the entire west side of the street in this section was occupied by residences. The east side of the street, where the land backs onto the river and Point Direction, was the site of Browns Shipyards in this period. A.E. Brown had a large Federation-style residence at 1 Elizabeth Street (corner of John Street), which was later demolished, and used the grounds of this house as a holiday camp for disadvantaged children. Rate books of the 1920s and 1930s suggest that a number of the Corkhill Street houses were primarily rented out rather than being occupied by their owners. The land bounded by Harvest Road, Corkhill and John Streets was entirely taken up with sheds and shipyards for most of the twentieth century, with occupants including Northwest Whaling Company, Bradfords Insulation (1954 to 1970s), Precision Marine (late 1970s), and the Public Works Department. During World War Two these shipyards were used for the construction of timber vessels for the Australian Navy. No evidence of the shipyards now remains, as the area was subdivided in the late 1990s and redeveloped as a high density residential area. House, 2 Corkhill Street was constructed c.1910, and occupied for about ten years by Mrs Mary Kennedy. From at least 1921 the place was owned by Thomas Welsh, with Rate Books recording Mrs Kennedy still in residence, where Post Office Directories list Welsh as resident from 1919. 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") This place was also included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. Verandah infill was removed in 2004 along with other unsympathetic alterations.

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• 24680 HOUSE, 4 CORKHILL STREET
• 24700 HOUSE, 10 CORKHILL STREET
• 24691 HOUSE, 6 CORKHILL STREET
• 24702 HOUSE, 2 CORKHILL STREET
• 24703 HOUSE, 8 CORKHILL STREET

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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• 24680 HOUSE, 4 CORKHILL STREET
• 24700 HOUSE, 10 CORKHILL STREET
• 24691 HOUSE, 6 CORKHILL STREET
• 24702 HOUSE, 2 CORKHILL STREET
• 24703 HOUSE, 8 CORKHILL STREET

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Physical Description

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History

Corkhill Street was originally gazetted as Elizabeth Street, with the name change occurring in the 1930s. The majority of the street north of Harvest Road has no facing lots. It runs along the side boundaries of properties facing the perpendicular streets and was not included in early surveys for the area. A 1904 plan shows only one house in the street between John Street and Harvest Road, but by about the end of the decade, the entire west side of the street in this section was occupied by residences. The east side of the street, where the land backs onto the river and Point Direction, was the site of Browns Shipyards in this period. A.E. Brown had a large Federation-style residence at 1 Elizabeth Street (corner of John Street), which was later demolished, and used the grounds of this house as a holiday camp for disadvantaged children. Rate books of the 1920s and 1930s suggest that a number of the Corkhill Street houses were primarily rented out rather than being occupied by their owners. The land bounded by Harvest Road, Corkhill and John Streets was entirely taken up with sheds and shipyards for most of the twentieth century, with occupants including Northwest Whaling Company, Bradfords Insulation (1954 to 1970s), Precision Marine (late 1970s), and the Public Works Department. During World War Two these shipyards were used for the construction of timber vessels for the Australian Navy. No evidence of the shipyards now remains, as the area was subdivided in the late 1990s and redeveloped as a high density residential area. See individual place records.

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

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HOUSE, 4 CORKHILL STREET

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05868 Five Houses

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House, 4 Corkhill Street is a typical brick and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1910s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture

Physical Description

House, 4 Corkhill Street is a single storey rendered brick and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed as a very simple example of the Federation Queen Anne style. Walls are painted rendered brick. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof. Verandah has been later infilled to the side, leaving a recess between the protruding room and the infill for the front entry. The protruding section has a single timber sash window with a shallow horizontal concrete awning over. The verandah has a pair of timber sash windows. The rendered brick corbelled brick chimney is intact. There is a carport with roller door attached to the side of the infilled verandah. Street view shows a possible two storey addition to the rear.

History

Corkhill Street was originally gazetted as Elizabeth Street, with the name change occurring in the 1930s. The majority of the street north of Harvest Road has no facing lots. It runs along the side boundaries of properties facing the perpendicular streets and was not included in early surveys for the area. A 1904 plan shows only one house in the street between John Street and Harvest Road, but by about the end of the decade, the entire west side of the street in this section was occupied by residences. The east side of the street, where the land backs onto the river and Point Direction, was the site of Browns Shipyards in this period. A.E. Brown had a large Federation-style residence at 1 Elizabeth Street (corner of John Street), which was later demolished, and used the grounds of this house as a holiday camp for disadvantaged children. Rate books of the 1920s and 1930s suggest that a number of the Corkhill Street houses were primarily rented out rather than being occupied by their owners. The land bounded by Harvest Road, Corkhill and John Streets was entirely taken up with sheds and shipyards for most of the twentieth century, with occupants including Northwest Whaling Company, Bradfords Insulation (1954 to 1970s), Precision Marine (late 1970s), and the Public Works Department. During World War Two these shipyards were used for the construction of timber vessels for the Australian Navy. No evidence of the shipyards now remains, as the area was subdivided in the late 1990s and redeveloped as a high density residential area. While historic photographs dated c.1910 and c.1911 suggest this was the last residence built on this section of Corkhill Street, Arthur Mellnor is listed as residing at the site from 1908, and from 1909 Charles Peake was occupying the place. Peake continued to own and occupy 4 Corkhill Street until at least 1930. A photograph dated c.1918 of the Peake family home show a brick and iron cottage with decorative bracketed timber valances. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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HOUSE, 6 CORKHILL STREET

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House, 6 Corkhill Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture.

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House, 6 Corkhill Street is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed as a very simple example of the Federation Queen Anne style. Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof. Verandah is supported by timber posts with decorative timber brackets. Front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding section with a single timber sash window and a recessed section with window and front door. There is a timber and iron window awning over the front room window. Original brick corbelled chimney is intact. There is a high masonry wall to the boundary and substantial rear additions to the house.

History

Corkhill Street was originally gazetted as Elizabeth Street, with the name change occurring in the 1930s. The majority of the street north of Harvest Road has no facing lots. It runs along the side boundaries of properties facing the perpendicular streets and was not included in early surveys for the area. A 1904 plan shows only one house in the street between John Street and Harvest Road, but by about the end of the decade, the entire west side of the street in this section was occupied by residences. The east side of the street, where the land backs onto the river and Point Direction, was the site of Browns Shipyards in this period. A.E. Brown had a large Federation-style residence at 1 Elizabeth Street (corner of John Street), which was later demolished, and used the grounds of this house as a holiday camp for disadvantaged children. Rate books of the 1920s and 1930s suggest that a number of the Corkhill Street houses were primarily rented out rather than being occupied by their owners. The land bounded by Harvest Road, Corkhill and John Streets was entirely taken up with sheds and shipyards for most of the twentieth century, with occupants including Northwest Whaling Company, Bradfords Insulation (1954 to 1970s), Precision Marine (late 1970s), and the Public Works Department. During World War Two these shipyards were used for the construction of timber vessels for the Australian Navy. No evidence of the shipyards now remains, as the area was subdivided in the late 1990s and redeveloped as a high density residential area. One of the first two residences on the street, House, 6 Corkhill Street was constructed as a five-room timber cottage c.1904. The original occupant, Joseph Hitchcock, lived at the place until 1921. He was a ‘prominent Fremantle identity’, a businessman, auditor for both Fremantle and North Fremantle Councils, and author of Fremantle’s centenary publication ‘The History of Fremantle 1829-1929’. Following Hitchcock’s tenure at the place, ownership transferred to Leo Bartello, with Elliot Elliot occupying the place 1922-23, followed by William Cyril Brown. Rate books in 1955 also show the place as occupied by a tenant (William Stanton) rather than the owner (Herbert Byader). The weatherboard cottage at 6a Corkhill Street is a c.1902 cottage relocated from Highgate in the late 1990s. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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HOUSE, 8 CORKHILL STREET

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House, 8 Corkhill Street, is a substantially altered limestone, weatherboard and iron double storey cottage dating from the 1910s. The place has some aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It was representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of a modified workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a late heavily modified example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 8 Corkhill Street is a two storey limestone, weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical ground floor facade. The ground floor of the house of limestone construction, dating from c.1898. Upper portion was built in 1970s in an unsympathetic manner. The upper level is timber framed weatherboard clad. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with the balcony roof separate. There is a high brick wall to front boundary.

History

Corkhill Street was originally gazetted as Elizabeth Street, with the name change occurring in the 1930s. The majority of the street north of Harvest Road has no facing lots. It runs along the side boundaries of properties facing the perpendicular streets and was not included in early surveys for the area. A 1904 plan shows only one house in the street between John Street and Harvest Road, but by about the end of the decade, the entire west side of the street in this section was occupied by residences. The east side of the street, where the land backs onto the river and Point Direction, was the site of Browns Shipyards in this period. A.E. Brown had a large Federation-style residence at 1 Elizabeth Street (corner of John Street), which was later demolished, and used the grounds of this house as a holiday camp for disadvantaged children. Rate books of the 1920s and 1930s suggest that a number of the Corkhill Street houses were primarily rented out rather than being occupied by their owners. The land bounded by Harvest Road, Corkhill and John Streets was entirely taken up with sheds and shipyards for most of the twentieth century, with occupants including Northwest Whaling Company, Bradfords Insulation (1954 to 1970s), Precision Marine (late 1970s), and the Public Works Department. During World War Two these shipyards were used for the construction of timber vessels for the Australian Navy. No evidence of the shipyards now remains, as the area was subdivided in the late 1990s and redeveloped as a high density residential area. House, 8 Corkhill Street appears on a 1904 Water Supply plan as the only building in this block of Corkhill Street. It is likely that it had been recently constructed at the time of this plan, and that the house at 6 Corkhill Street was constructed very soon after it, making the two together the original houses on the street. Post Office Directories are unclear as to the occupation of 8 Corkhill Street, and it appears that, for at least a decade there was a steady turn over of occupants. From 1914 to 1920 the place was occupied by John J Quelch. He was followed by John Joseph Clarke, who appears to have resided at the place until at least 1930, while owners during his tenancy changed, including Lydia Duffield (early 1920s) and Annie Emma Austin (1930). This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low to Moderate degree of integrity (original intent unclear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, much loss of fabric and previous unsympathetic alterations). Low to Moderate degree of authenticity with basic original fabric remaining.Much loss of fabric. (These statements based on street survey only).

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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 2 COVENTRY PARADE

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

History

It is not known when the house was built. A 1939 diagram shows 2 Coventry Parade as being a weatherboard house with full length front and rear verandahs. At this time, there were only four houses on the southern side of Coventry Parade, numbered sequentially. 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") An application for demolition of the house was supported in 1984.

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HOUSE, 4 COVENTRY PARADE

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 4 Coventry Parade is a typical timber and iron single storey cottage. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 4 Coventry Parade is a single storey timber and iron small cottage with an asymmetrical facade. Walls are large timber shingles. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The house is located behind a high face brick wall.

History

It is not known when the house at 4 Coventry Parade was built. A 1939 diagram shows 4 Coventry Parade as being a small weatherboard house with full length front and rear verandahs. At this time, there were only four houses on the southern side of Coventry Parade, numbered sequentially. 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")

Integrity/Authenticity

Unable to determine from streetscape survey.

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

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HOUSE, 1 HARVEST ROAD

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03794 North Fremantle Town Centre Precinct

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House, 1 Harvest Road, is a modified, rendered brick and tile single storey house dating from the 1920s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 1 Harvest Road, is a single storey brick and iron house with asymmetrical facade designed as a simple example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The front wall is rendered brick and the side walls are painted face brick. Roof is corrugated iron with hips and dutch gables. The verandah is under a separate roof. Verandah is supported by rendered balustrade and enclosed with glass (as at 2013 photo). Front elevation is asymmetrical. There is a low level scalloped timber picket fence to the front boundary line. The place has been altered for use as a restaurant.

History

From the nineteenth century, Harvest Road was important as an access route to Point Direction, the location of a sheltered landing place. Boat building yards were located at Point Direction for much of the twentieth century, during which time the Harvest Road jetty also became a popular family swimming and picnic area. Originally, Harvest Road began at Stirling Highway (then called Bruce Street), but from 1899 it was extended through to Queen Victoria Street (then called Victoria Street). Harvest Road has always been a predominantly residential street, developing steadily from the turn of the twentieth century, and characterised at least in its early decades as a place with a large number of rental properties. Three industries on the street were Purina (1935-55) and Nabisco (1955-88) cereal manufacturers (number 3-5), Rowlands Co Cordial, Wine and Spirits manufacturers (1908 to at least 1939, at number 11), and various marine industries, most prominently Browns Boat Building Yard (from c.1900), which was located between Corkhill (Elizabeth) Street and the River. House, 1 Harvest Road was constructed between 1925 and 1939. A 1939 Sewerage Plan shows the place as a brick residence on the corner of Burns Street and Harvest Road. In the 1940s, 1 Harvest Road was occupied by Gordon Dedman. In 1997 the place was restored by owners Murray and Juanita Gill for use as an art gallery and tearooms, and continued to operate as such until 2004. A 1997 article describing renovations claims the house was once home to a North Fremantle mayor, but no further evidence to substantiate this claim has been located. From c. 2004 to 2013 the place was Harvest Restaurant, operated by owner Clint Nolan. Ad at 2016 it is Habitue Restaurant. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' prepared by Craig Burton, for the City of Fremantle, June 1994 as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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TREE, 11 HARVEST ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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Norfolk Island Pine Tree, 11 Harvest Road contributes to the streetscape and has landmark qualities.

Physical Description

ARAUCARIA Heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine tree

History

From the nineteenth century, Harvest Road was important as an access route to Point Direction, the location of a sheltered landing place. Boat building yards were located at Point Direction for much of the twentieth century, during which time the Harvest Road jetty also became a popular family swimming and picnic area. Originally, Harvest Road began at Stirling Highway (then called Bruce Street), but from 1899 it was extended through to Queen Victoria Street (then called Victoria Street). Harvest Road has always been a predominantly residential street, developing steadily from the turn of the twentieth century, and characterised at least in its early decades as a place with a large number of rental properties. Three industries on the street were Purina (1935-55) and Nabisco (1955-88) cereal manufacturers (number 3-5), Rowlands Co Cordial, Wine and Spirits manufacturers (1908 to at least 1939, at number 11), and various marine industries, most prominently Browns Boat Building Yard (from c.1900), which was located between Corkhill (Elizabeth) Street and the River. From 1908 until at least c.1940, Rowlands Company Cordial Manufacturers, who later also produced wine and spirits, operated from 11 Harvest Road. Norfolk Island Pine (araucaria heterophylla) - probably planted in the inter-war period. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also identified in 'Fremantle's Landscape: A Study for the Municipal Inventory' (2001). On the 27 February 2019 the City of Fremantle’s Council adopted the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetated Areas and determined that this place be removed from the Heritage List.

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Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only - not a technical assessment of tree health).

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HOUSES AND TREES, 15 HARVEST ROAD

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 15 Harvest Road as historic value for associations with the Salvation Army and for its use as a maternity hospital, emigrants' hostel and aged persons' hostel. The trees contribute to the character of North Fremantle.

Physical Description

House and Trees, 15 Harvest Road is a contemporary two storey apartment of face brick with a gable roof. The single storey ground floor section is reminiscent of the lean-to form typical of older North Fremantle housing. This place contains a limestone feature. The site also includes Norfolk Island Pine (araucaria heterophylla) and Canary Island palm (Phoenix canariensis). These were probably planted in the Inter-War period.

History

From the nineteenth century, Harvest Road was important as an access route to Point Direction, the location of a sheltered landing place. Boat building yards were located at Point Direction for much of the twentieth century, during which time the Harvest Road jetty also became a popular family swimming and picnic area. Originally, Harvest Road began at Stirling Highway (then called Bruce Street), but from 1899 it was extended through to Queen Victoria Street (then called Victoria Street). Harvest Road has always been a predominantly residential street, developing steadily from the turn of the twentieth century, and characterised at least in its early decades as a place with a large number of rental properties. Three industries on the street were Purina (1935-55) and Nabisco (1955-88) cereal manufacturers (number 3-5), Rowlands Co Cordial, Wine and Spirits manufacturers (1908 to at least 1939, at number 11), and various marine industries, most prominently Browns Boat Building Yard (from c.1900), which was located between Corkhill (Elizabeth) Street and the River. Although William P Sandilands is recorded as residing at 15 Harvest Street from 1903, the house at this address is not shown on a 1904 Water Supply map. From 1911, the place is listed in the Post Office Directories as the Salvation Army Maternity Hospital. In 1923, still under the auspices of the Salvation Army, the place was in use as an emigrants' hostel, the Maternity Hospital having been completely transferred to the former Pearse residence at 23 Harvest Road, ‘Hillcrest’. The following year it is listed as a Salvation Army aged persons’ hostel. Maps from 1913 and 1939 show the place as a large residence with extensive verandahs, which by 1939 was incorporated into a larger Salvation Army residential complex. The site also includes Norfolk Island Pine (araucaria heterophylla) and Canary Island palm (Phoenix canariensis). These were probably planted in the Inter-War period. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle. The plantings were identified in 'Fremantle's Landscape: A Study for the Municipal Inventory' (2001). This place received a Fremantle Award in 1980. On the 27 February 2019 the City of Fremantle’s Council adopted the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetated Areas and determined that the Trees be removed from the Heritage List and added to the new Significant Tree Register.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity. Medium 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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