HOUSE, 15 HERBERT STREET

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 15 Herbert Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1930s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area.

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House, 15 Herbert Street, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade constructed c1935. Walls are painted weatherboard. The roof is hipped and gabled corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrical with a central front door, protruding gable roofed front room and partially infilled verandah. The house is elevated above street level and sits on limestone foundations. There are central concrete stairs and concrete banister leading up to the front door. There is a limestone front wall.

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Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 15 Herbert Street was constructed c. 1935 when the property was owned by William Wright. It replaced an earlier four roomed stone house that had been built at some stage between 1900 and 1907, when it was occupied by William Daniels. Eileen Healy owned and occupied 15 Herbert Street from 1955 until 1974. The place has had a number of owners since that time. A 1939 map shows 15 Herbert Street as being a weatherboard house set against the northern boundary, with a half front verandah and half length rear verandah. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

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

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

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HOUSE, 16 HERBERT STREET

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 16 Herbert Street (c1900), a single storey house constructed with timber framing and weatherboard cladding and an iron roof has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place has some aesthetic value as a simple example of a Victorian Georgian style of architecture that contributes to the quality of its setting along Hebert 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.

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House, 16 Herbert Street is a single storey timber and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are painted timber weatherboards with ashlar (simulated stone) affect. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under separate bullnose corrugated iron roof, supported by timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. There is a painted brick chimney intact. There is a low level painted brick and timber picket fence to the front boundary line. Aerial views show rear alterations as the roof form is not typical of the original era. There are two storey additions at the rear accessed via a stairs externally from the original house. The painted timber picket front fence has a garden behind. The house has also undergone alterations internally. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in March 2010 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for alterations and conservation of the original cottage.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 16 Herbert Street was constructed c. 1900. In 1903, Andrew Gabrielson was recorded as living there. Mr Gabrielson owned and lived in the property until the mid-1970s. The property originally extended over two part lots. The 1921/22 rate book records a six roomed weatherboard house on Part Lot 8, while Part Lot 9 remained vacant. The place has had a number of owners since the 1970s. Records indicate that a new bathroom and bedroom were added in 1988. A 1939 map shows a large weatherboard house with a full length front verandah wrapping around half the length of the northern elevation. There were no outbuildings in the large yard that spread over the adjacent property to the north. 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. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in March 2010 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for alterations and conservation of the original cottage.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 17 HERBERT STREET

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 17 Herbert Street, is a typical weatherboard, asbestos and tile single storey cottage dating from the 1950s. 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, 17 Herbert Street, is a single storey weatherboard, asbestos and tiled cottage with asymmetrical facade constructed in c1950. Walls are painted weatherboard and asbestos. The roof is hipped terracotta tiles with short eaves. The verandah is under a continuous tiled roof. The verandah is a small porch area to the front door which has been semi-enclosed with asbestos and windows. There is a protruding front room which has a tiled awning over windows. There is a set of concrete steps leading up to the verandah level with concrete side garden walls that double as the stair banisters. The foundations to the house are face brick. There is a low face brick wall to the front boundary line.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 17 Herbert Street was constructed c. 1950. It is unclear whether it was built for long term owner of the undeveloped land, Alexandra Snodgrass, or the 1950 resident, Barnard Leonard Barrett. Mr Barrett was still living in the house in 2003/04. 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.

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, 19 HERBERT STREET

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 19 Herbert Street, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1890s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

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House, 19 Herbert Street, is a single storey rendered masonry and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Historical research shows the walls were originally weatherboard. Currently the place has a limestone facade and is limestone to the extent of one room deep, then the walls are unpainted weatherboard. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. There is a brick and rendered corbelled chimney. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof supported by timber posts and has a simple timber balustrade. The steps run parallel to the verandah. The front elevation is symmetrical with two a central front door. The house is set high above ground level, and space underneath the verandah floor has been enclosed. There is a low level limestone and brick wall to the front boundary line.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 19 Herbert Street was built between 1897 and 1907, by which time it was occupied by William Castlemaine. The house was probably built for him, as he was listed as the owner and occupier of the five roomed weatherboard house in 1921/22. In 1928/29, F. Bowman moved it the house which was still owned by Castlemaine. By 1935/36, the house was occupied by Fred Eckett (or Eacott), who was still living there in 1945. A 1939 diagram shows house, 19 Herbert Street as a large weatherboard house with a full length front verandah and a centrally located front path. The house was set against the southern boundary.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 20 HERBERT STREET

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 20 Herbert Street, is a typical stone and iron double storey cottage dating from the c1901. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

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House, 20 Herbert Street, is a two storey stone and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are limestone with brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof, supported by timber posts. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. The ground level drops so that there is a lower floor and an upper floor, which is level with the street. There is a high level brick wall to the front boundary line.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 20 Herbert Street was built c. 1901. Although some sources indicate that the construction used convict labour, this is unlikely (prison labourers may have been involved). From at least 1921, Edward Burrows owned the place as a rental property. Leo Bartello, who purchased the property in the late 1920s, also rented the place out to tenants. A 1939 map shows 20 Herbert Street as being a brick (stone) house with weatherboard lean-to additions at the rear and a full length front verandah. At some stage prior to 1955, Alfred John O. Hawke acquired the residence, and he owned the place until 1980. The place has had several owners since that time. Renovations were completed in 1993. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 21 HERBERT STREET - NOT EXTANT

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. Charles Yenson, of 192 York Street Subiaco, owned lot 23 of P70 from 1921. He then passed the title to Charles Schemberg, who in turn passed it on to his brother Reuben, who then passed it to his other brother Arthur Schemberg. Arthur Schemberg owned the lot until at least 1933, and it remained undeveloped and unimproved throughout this time. The timber house at 21 Herbert Street first appears in the Post Office Directory of 1945 as occupied by William F. Binning. He owned and occupied the place until his death in 1969. The place was then held by his estate, until it passed to his wife, Feye. It appears that she did not live there, and let the place to several tenants. It is not known when the house was demolished (post 1986?) Limestone features (no longer extant) were identified on the site in the "Heritage Report on: 19th century limestone walls and steps in Fremantle" prepared by Silvana Grassadonia, for the City of Fremantle, 1986. It is not known what form the features took.

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LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 23 HERBERT STREET - NOT EXTANT

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. The house at number 23 Herbert Street, located on the corner of Fay Street, occupies Lot 24 of P70. While much of Herbert Street was being built up, Lot 24 remained vacant for some time. The lot was owned by Charles Yenson until 1924-25, when he passed the title to William Castlemaine. The house at number 23 is thought to have been constructed sometime between 1949 and 1953. The house was built for James Feeney, and his family lived there until 1997. James Feeney was born in Liverpool, and from there moved to Fremantle. After spending his first year in South Fremantle, he moved to North Fremantle. He was educated at Christian Brothers College, and later went on to some acclaim as the “Wild Irishman”, playing football for North Fremantle. He saw active service in the Second World War. Following James Feeney’s death, ownership of the place passed to Veronica Constance Feeney. After her death in 1997, the house was auctioned, and sold for the sum of $260,000. 23 Herbert Street was then owned by Mark Frankly and Associates, who, in 1999, submitted an application to develop the place into a two-storey residence with associated double garage. The c. 1950 house was demolished. Limestone features (no longer extant) were identified on the site in the "Heritage Report on: 19th century limestone walls and steps in Fremantle" prepared by Silvana Grassadonia, for the City of Fremantle, 1986. It is not known what form the features took.

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HOUSE, 24 HERBERT STREET

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House, 24 Herbert Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage dating from the Federation period. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 24 Herbert Street, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with asymmetrical facade constructed in the Federation period. Walls are painted weatherboards. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with exposed eaves. Verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof. Verandah is supported by timber posts with simple timber brackets. Front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room with gable over. The house and roof line has been extended and altered. There is a two storey addition to the rear. There is a low level timber fence to the front boundary line.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 24 Herbert Street was constructed at some stage between 1935/36 and 1939/40. The house is shown on a 1939 plan as a brick house with a side verandah extending half the length of the southern elevation, and a full length enclosed lean-to at the rear. Ronald H Bowker was recorded as being the occupier of the brick house in 1941/42. Records indicate that the Bowker family owned the property and rented it out for a number of years from the mid-1940s. The Bowker family retained ownership of the property until the early 1960s. The place has had a number of owners since that time.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 25 HERBERT STREET

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Limestone walls were built around properties in Fremantle to prevent sand drift in response to an early building regulation dating from the 1830s. The use of limestone is part of the Fremantle landscape and gives the City coherence and character. Most of the limestone in small walls came from local quarries.

Physical Description

High level random rubble limestone wall along the front boundary line.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 25 Herbert Street was constructed at some stage between 1935/36 and 1939/40. The house is shown on a 1939 plan as a brick house with a side verandah extending half the length of the southern elevation, and a full length enclosed lean-to at the rear. Ronald H Bowker was recorded as being the occupier of the brick house in 1941/42. Records indicate that the Bowker family owned the property and rented it out for a number of years from the mid-1940s. The Bowker family retained ownership of the property until the early 1960s. The place has had a number of owners since that time. 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. 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. Most of the limestone in small walls came from local quarries. It is not known how old this particular wall is.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity. 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, 26 HERBERT STREET

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 26 Herbert Street, is a typical weatherboard and tile single storey cottage (with two storey rear addition) dating from the Federation period. The place contributes to the streetscape and is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle.

Physical Description

House, 26 Herbert Street, is a single storey (with two storey rear addition)weatherboard and tile cottage with asymmetrical facade constructed between 1897 and 1907. The front wall is painted weatherboards with a fake ashlar or turned timber posts. The front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room with bay window. The verandah is to the side of the front room and the roof also continues partially in front of this room. There is a two storey timber simulated stone effect. Side walls are weatherboard. The roof is hipped tiles with no eaves. The verandah is under a broken back tiled roof, supported by addition to the rear. There is a low level timber picket fence to the front boundary line. The house is set close to the footpath.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 26 Herbert Street was built between 1897 and 1907, at which time it was occupied by John Wray. The house was probably built for him, as he was listed as the owner of the five roomed weatherboard house in 1921/22. James Wood was listed as the occupant at this time. He was still living in the house in 1928/29, but in 1935/36, George Stubbs was listed as the occupant. In 1945, Jean Grazier lived in the house. A 1939 diagram shows House, 26 Herbert Street as being weatherboard, with a half length front verandah and centrally located front steps. A weatherboard outbuilding was located half way down the back yard against the northern fence. A 1997 real estate advertisement described the interior as three bedroom, 2 bathroom, with polished floorboards and high ceilings. It had a two storey addition, which offered ocean views. At this time the house had a high rendered masonry wall that hid its facade. As at 2016 the front fence is a low picket, which allows for the house to become part of the streetscape.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE & LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 27 HERBERT STREET

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House, 27 Herbert Street, is a typical weatherboard and tile single storey cottage dating from c 1950. 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. Use of limestone as part of the Fremantle landscape gives the City coherence and character. Limestone walls are one commonly encountered example of use of this stone as a building material, most of them dating from the 19th century and early years of the 20th century.

Physical Description

House, 27 Herbert Street, is a single storey weatherboard and tile cottage with asymmetrical facade constructed in c1950. Walls are painted weatherboard. The roof is hipped terracotta tiles with boxed eaves. There is a small porch over the front door. The house is well elevated above street level with a set of concrete steps and then a set of timber steps leading up to floor level. There is a limestone outcrop and wall to the front boundary line.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. While much of Herbert Street was being developed, Lot 10 of P69 (27 Herbert Street) remained undeveloped. The weatherboard house was constructed between 1949 and 1955 and was possibly built for J and Stacey Renton, who were recorded as being the owners in 1955. Records indicate that it was built as a duplex pair and while the Rentons lived in Cloverdale, rented it out to tenants. Although records indicate that the place was modified to become a single residence at some stage in 2005 it was a duplex. In 2016 it appears to be a single residence. The limestone feature associated with the place is an outcrop and wall, which 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.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 29 HERBERT STREET

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 29 Herbert Street, is a weatherboard and iron two storey cottage dating from the 1950s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of as a returned soldier's home.

Physical Description

House, 29 Herbert Street, is a two storey weatherboard and corrugated iron cottage with asymmetrical facade constructed in c1950. The walls are painted weatherboard. The roof is recent painted corrugated iron. The house is elevated above street level and has been altered so that the underneath space is now the ground floor and the covered entry roof forms the balcony above. There is also an underfloor double garage. The protruding front room has a balcony off the double doors (was probably originally windows.) There is a low level rendered retaining wall to the front boundary line.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. While much of Herbert Street was already built up by the 1920s, the lot at number 29 remained vacant for some time. The house was constructed between 1949/50 and 1955, when it was owned by John Renton and Jack and Robert William. In the same year the title passed to Harry and Constance Joyce Dean Russell. Their association with the place was a long one, as Constance Russell was still in residence in the Rate records of 2002-03. Rate records of the 1960s record 29 Herbert Street as a war service home, and it is assumed that Harry Russell saw active service in the Second World War.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 3 HERBERT STREET

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House, 3 Herbert Street, is an altered stone, brick and iron two storey cottage dating from the early 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 3 Herbert Street, is a two storey (originally single storey) stone, brick and iron cottage with symmetrical facade which has been significantly altered. The roof is hipped corrugated iron, and incorporates a second floor into the steeply pitched roof, with windows in the gable end. Walls are limestone with brick quoins and reveals. The verandah has a separate bullnose roof, timber posts and a timber balustrade with central timber stairs. There is a limestone wall with piers and timber picket infill to the front boundary line.

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Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 3 Herbert Street was constructed between 1904 and 1907. It does not appear on a Water Supply Map dated 1904, but is listed in the Post Office Directory for 1907. Captain Thomas Smith owned the house and lived there with his family from c. 1907 until 1928. Captain Smith was an employee of McIlwraith, McEacharn and Co Pty Ltd, the shipping firm whose offices were located in Phillimore Street, Fremantle. Following his death, the house passed to Annie Smith, his widow, who remained in residence until her death in 1934. Subsequent to her death, John King moved into the residence, but the owner of the building at this time remains unclear. It is possible that the building was held by the Estate of Annie Smith for a substantial portion of time. Between 1936 and 1949, the place had a number of owners and tenants. At some time, Giuseppe Barberio purchased the property. He added a rear extension to accommodate a bathroom, dining room and kitchen in 1969. New owners purchased the property in 1991. A 1939 diagram shows House, 3 Herbert Street as being a large house, with a centrally located front path and another path leading down the southern side of the house and around the rear. Outbuildings were located on the northern and southern fences. This place was included in the "North Fremantle Heritage Study", prepared by Craig Burton, for the City of Fremantle, June 1994. A description from a 2005 photograph stated that the house was single storey with a tiled roof, and the front verandah was extended with rendered brick and had a central front pair of French doors and two pairs of aluminium sliding windows either side. There was a set of concrete steps with an iron balustrade leading from the street level up to the verandah level. Street view from 2014 shows an upper floor in the steeply pitched roof space, a new hipped iron roof and a separate verandah bullnose roof. There are new timber stairs.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 30 HERBERT STREET

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 30 Herbert Street, is a typical stone and iron two storey cottage dating from c1900. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

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House, 30 Herbert Street, is a two storey brick and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are brick with a rendered band. The roof is expansive, with a half gable. There is a brick chimney with three chimney pots. The verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof, supported by steel posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows with side lights, decorative rendered sills and a central front door with side lights. The side elevation (Fay St) reveals that there is a second storey underneath, and that the original side verandah has been enclosed with brick and aluminium windows. The rear elevation also shows enclosed verandahs.There are rear stairs to ground level from the second floor. There is a low level brick and timber picket fence to the front boundary line, and an earlier high timber picket fence to Fay St.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 30 Herbert Street was built c. 1900. By 1921/22, when the place was recorded as being a six roomed stone house, it was owned and occupied by William Westegaard. Ownership has passed to his wife, Ruby May, by the late 1920s. The place had a number of owners/tenants in the 1930s to the 1950s. It has been owned by Valma Birch since 1961. A 1939 plan shows 30 Herbert Street as being a large square stone house with a verandah wrapping around the front, southern elevation and rear. A paved path led to the centrally located front door and there was a single outbuilding set against the rear boundary fence. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 31 HERBERT STREET

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House, 31 Herbert Street, is a altered weatherboard, limestone and iron single storey cottage dating from the c1900. 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, 31 Herbert Street, is a single storey altered weatherboard, stone, asbestos and iron cottage with asymmetrical facade constructed in c1900. Walls are painted weatherboard on limestone foundations. The roof is hipped and gabled corrugated iron with no eaves. Front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room with a gable above, that has vertical timber battens. Central timber stairs with a timber balustrade lead up to the front door.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 31 Herbert Street was built c. 1900, possibly for Ernest J Mackintosh. By 1914, when it was recorded under the name 'Waratah', the house was owned by John Heenan, a machinist. From 1916 to the early 1930s, the house was owned by William White, junior. Born in Fremantle in 1883, William White had a long career with the West Australian Government Railways, holding the position of Senior Storeman at Midland Junction for many years. He also served on the North Fremantle Council from 1921 until his death in 1931. Charles W Tennant owned 31 Herbert Street from 1931 to 1941, at which time John and Phyllis Hogan became the owners. The Hogans stayed there until 1992 and the place has had a couple of owners since that time. A 1939 map shows 31 Herbert Street (then 29 Herbert Street) as being a weatherboard house with a half length front verandah, a garage at the front of the property and a number of outbuildings in the yard. At this time, there was a limestone retaining wall running across the full width of the rear yard on either side of an unidentified building, approximately half way between the rear of the house and the boundary fence. Until c. 1950, the place was numbered 29 Herbert Street.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 32 HERBERT STREET

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House, 32 Herbert Street, is a brick, asbestos and iron single storey cottage dating from the early 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle.

Physical Description

House, 32 Herbert Street, is a single storey brick, asbestos and iron cottage constructed between c1900 and 1921. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The house is set well back from the front boundary line and well below the street level, making further description difficult. There is a planted garden and brick paved parking area to the front of the house.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. It is not known when House, 32 Herbert Street was constructed. It was built by 1921/22, when it was recorded as being a brick and stone rental property of three rooms. At this time it was owned by Walter Jeanes. The property was sold to Lawrence Hutton in the late 1920s, who lived there for a time before letting it out to tenants. In 1955, May C Young was recorded as being the owner. The place had a number of owners during the 1960s and the present(?) owners have held the title to the property since the early 1970s. A 1939 map shows 32 Herbert Street as being an anomaly in the Herbert Street. It is a small house for the area and is set back a considerable way from the street. It is shown as a small brick house with a verandah extending the full length of the front and half the length of the southern elevation. A lean-to addition is also shown at the rear of the house. 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 Medium degree of integrity (original intent not clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, later unsympathetic materials and alterations). Medium degree of authenticity with some loss of original fabric. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

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

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House, 34 Herbert Street, is a typical stone and iron two storey house dating from 1900. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical 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 late simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 34 Herbert Street, is a two storey stone and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are limestone with brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof with a small gable over the central front entry. The verandah is supported by timber posts. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door with top and side lights. A view from the side driveway shows alterations and additions to the rear with below ground garages and an altered roof form. The house is set below the street level and there is a brick and iron fence along the front boundary line.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 34 Herbert Street was built by 1907, when Arthur A. Ashton owned the house. By 1921/22, he held the five roomed brick house as a rental property leased to Francis W. Jones. Jones bought the place from Ashton in 1923-24, and he remained in residence until circa 1945. After this time, the title passed to the Smith family. Post Office Directories from 1947-49 record the occupant of the place as John Smith, and Rate records from 1955 onwards list Stella M. Smith as the owner. Stella Margaret Smith stayed there until her death in 1974, after which time the house was temporarily vacant. The house has had several owners since that time. A 1939 plan shows 34 Herbert Street as being a square house with full length front verandah and a full length enclosed weatherboard lean-to at the rear. There is only one small outbuilding in the rear yard of the double lot. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored). 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, 7 HERBERT STREET

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House, 7 Herbert Street, is a typical limestone and iron single storey cottage dating from c 1900 - c1910. 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

Single storey limestone and iron cottage with symmetrical facade constructed c1900 - c1910. Walls are limestone to the front, and rendered at the sides. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. There is a simple brick chimney. The verandah is under a continuous iron roof, supported by timber posts and a simple timber balustrade. The front elevation is symmetrical with timber framed windows and a central door with side and top lights, and central steps leading up to the timber floored verandah. There is a low level picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. House, 7 Herbert Street had been constructed by 1910, when Henry J. Binning was recorded as being the owner and occupier of the five room brick house. He continued to live at the property until 1923, and then rented it out to a number of tenants for at least the next 10 years. Marcus Williamson (at one time a tenant) purchased the property at some stage in the late 1930s or 1940s. The property remained In the Williamson family until at least the early 1980s. A 1939 map shows 7 Herbert Street as being a large house with full length front verandah, a path leading to the centrally located front door and a paved area at the rear of the house. At this stage, the adjacent block to the south (what would have been No. 5) formed part of the yard. This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle. Between 2005 and 2014 the house has been restored. The tiled roof was replaced with corrugated iron and the render on the front facade removed to reveal limestone. The infilled verandah of glass louvres and asbestos sheeting was removed and the verandah floor restored with timber.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 9 HERBERT STREET

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House, 9 Herbert Street, is a modified rendered masonry and iron single storey cottage dating from c1900-1910. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 9 Herbert Street, is a single storey rendered masonry and iron cottage constructed c 1900 - 1910 with a large two storey extension to the rear. Walls are rendered and painted masonry. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is a separate bullnose supported by timber posts. There is a large extension to the rear of the house with a tall lookout tower. The house is set behind a high rendered and painted brick wall which obscures much of the front facade.

History

Originally known as Mary Street, the majority of Herbert Street was developed between 1900 and 1910 (predominantly brick and stone houses), although some lots remained vacant until the immediate post-World War Two period (predominantly weatherboard houses). The street accommodated a mixture of owner/occupier residences and rental properties. Mary Street was gazetted as a public highway in 1905 and the name was changed to Herbert Street in 1922/23. The date of construction of House, 9 Herbert Street is not known, but the materials and floor plan would suggest that it was built at some stage between 1900 and 1910. By 1921/22, Daniel Duggan owned the place as a rental property. At this time, it was described as being a stone house of five rooms. In 1927-28, ownership of 9 Herbert Street was transferred to Martin James Condron, of 4 Norfolk Lane, Fremantle. It is unsure as to whether Condron ever lived there, but by 1929 the place had be rented out to J. P. Whitton, who stayed there until at least 1931. Arthur Beech lived at 9 Herbert Street in 1935-36, and the Post Office Directories of the 1940s indicate that Mrs Veronica Congdon was in residence for much of that decade. The Rate Book of 1955 lists Veronica A. M. Cameron as the owner of the house, which was at that time occupied by Donald R. Murrie, followed later by Neil McPherson. Giuseppe Teti bought that house circa 1960, and had replaced Neil McPherson as the resident by 1963. The property had a number of owners in the 1970s, but Faye and Lance Jones have owned and occupied the place since the late 1970s. A 1939 map shows 9 Herbert Street as being one of the smaller houses on the street. It had a half-length front verandah and full length rear verandah. It would appear that there was a fence bisecting the rear yard. 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. The house now has a two storey addition with viewing tower at the rear.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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JOHN McCABE MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND

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Statement of Significance

John McCabe Memorial Playground has aesthetic value for its contribution to the surrounding area.

Physical Description

A grassed and treed park located between Thompson Road and Herbert Street. The park occupies 2 - 8 Herbert Street. It has an entry from Thompson Road as well which occupies 7 Thompson Road. Memorial gates are located at this entrance. The park is grassed and has some mature trees. In the Herbert Street section of the park there is a children's playground.

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. There appears to have been vacant land at the corner of Herbert (previously Mary) Street and Harvest Roads from the earliest period of development on Harvest Road. No playground is noted in Post Office Directories to 1949, but the area may have already been in use as such. John McCabe was mayor of North Fremantle from 1924 to 1931. He had been part of the Australian Instructional Corp of the Defence Force, and was given an impressive military funeral. His wife Jeanette (nee Stringfellow) was from a long-standing North Fremantle family. 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 (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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