HOUSE, 3 PASSMORE AVENUE

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23984 Passmore Avenue Precinct, North Fremantle

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House, 3 Passmore Avenue, is a typical weatherboard 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.

Physical Description

Single storey 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 corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under separate bullnose corrugated iron roof. Verandah is supported by chamfered timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. The house is set close to the front boundary and there is a timber picket fence running along that boundary line.

History

In 1891, Henry Passmore purchased two town lots along John Street with the aim of creating a small village, reminiscent of his birth place Raleigh, Barnstaple, in England. Over the next twenty years, he constructed seven timber cottages at the rear of these lots, each facing onto a central road area. The street ran along the boundary of the two lots from John Street in the manner of a formal entranceway, opening into a communal space between the houses. Originally called Raleigh Street, the internal street was renamed in 1934 to honour Henry Passmore. The entrance to John Street consisted of formal gardens, with decorative arches over the street. Beyond the cottages, to the north, were stables, and orchard, water tanks, a vegetable garden and a chicken run, representing the English village ‘common’. Henry Passmore was born in England in 1840, and served in the British Navy from 1854 to 1962. In 1858, he married Mary Ellis of Plymouth, and they arrived in Fremantle in 1865, together with their family. Mary and Henry had eight children, one of whom died in infancy. Henry Passmore worked for the Convict Service from 1863 to 1872, and at Fremantle was in charge of convict public service works. He also farmed in the Swan District, and was one of the first officers of the Public Works Department (PWD), joining when there were only five men employed by the PWD. Passmore was apparently an innovative and reliable employee. He was involved at the Government Quarries at Greenmount, overseeing their transfer to steam power. Later he was given the task of turning the floundering Swan River steam dredge into a profitable endeavour, and it was renamed the Black Swan after he succeeded in this task. In the 1870s, he was sent to Albany to solve problems of sand drift in the harbour. While working in Albany, Passmore is reported to have constructed the first fixed telephone in the country, running it from Wannerup Inlet to Albany Pilot Station (and without the assistance of a surveyor). Back in Fremantle, Passmore worked with C.Y O’Connor in developing plans for Fremantle Harbour. Some sources claim that O’Connor credited Passmore with the idea of blasting the limestone from across the mouth of the Swan River. Passmore served nearly 40 years in the public service. He was also active locally in North Fremantle as a member of the Town Council. In the early stages of development, the residences on Passmore Avenue were listed together as 4-6 John Street. It is therefore not possible to determine which of the seven cottages was constructed first, or who resided in each one. In 1892 Henry Passmore was resident in a three-room cottage. The following year, two four-room cottages were built and occupied by W.J. Findlay (Customs Officer) and John Phillip Passmore (Warder). A photograph labelled ‘c.1892-1900’ shows the Sumner family on the front filigree verandah of a cottage at 2 Passmore Avenue. An 1897 map shows 1, 3 and 5 Passmore Avenue (then Raleigh Road) to the east, and 2, 4-6 and probably 8, with a small outbuilding on the site where 10 was later constructed. Number 8 was a single-room cottage abutting the north wall of number 6, which is difficult to identify in available plans and photographs. By 1910, a photograph shows cottages at 1, 3 and 5 to the east and 4-6 and 10 to the west, with the site of 2 unclear, and by 1913 all the residences are indicated on a PWD plan. Rate Books in 1921 list Henry Passmore as the owner of five four-room cottages at the site, which does not account for all the residences shown in photographs before and after this period. Numbers 4 and 6 were timber cottages separated by a limestone rubble party wall. Number 2 was the only stone cottage in the street. Anecdotal evidence suggests that Henry’s wife Mary Ann moved into the stone cottage in 1920 after his death, and that prior to this they both lived at number 5. Oral history sources recall the Taylor family at 1 Passmore Avenue and the Redfern family at number 3. Following Henry Passmore’s death in 1920, the land was transferred in equal portions to five of his children, although it continued to be contained in one title. Portions were sold in 1938 (to Arthur Owen Cole, plumber, and his wife Ellen Elizabeth Alberta Cole) and 1946 (to John Keith Bickerdike, building contractor). In 1956 separate titles were issued. They did not correspond to property boundaries, but pertained to portions of the communal ownership of the entire street. The single-room cottage (number 8) adjacent to number 6 was demolished in 1934-35, and it appears that the northernmost cottage was renumbered as number 8 following this. The stone cottage at number 2 was demolished in 1937-38; anecdotal evidence suggests that it burnt down. An access road connecting the north end of the street through to Corkhill Street was added in the 1950s. In the 1980s, the orchard area and the northernmost timber cottage were demolished to build flats. These are accessed from Corkhill Street, and the through connection to Passmore Street was closed off, making it a no-through-road as it was originally designed to be. Number 6 had a two-storey rear extension added some time prior to its sale in 1994. At this time it was described as retaining the original four-room cottage, including an original fireplace in the front lounge room and wood stove in the kitchen, and having a second storey void added over the kitchen, skylights and exposed beams, and a two-storey rear section with two extra bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms and additional living areas. Passmore Street was communally owned on ‘purple title’ until 1994, following which a long-running dispute over the use of the gardens facing John Street was resolved, and the gardens were removed to allow for residential subdivision of this portion of the original two lots. 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, restored, sympathetic alterations). 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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TERRACE, 4 PASSMORE AVENUE

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23984 Passmore Avenue Precinct, North Fremantle

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

Statement of Significance

Terrace, 4 Passmore Avenue, is typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage terrace 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

Single storey weatherboard and iron duplex pair (formally terrace with nos 4, 6, 8 and 10) with overall symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Nos 8 and 10 have been demolished. Nos 4 and 6 have timber framed weatherboard clad walls and corrugated iron roofs. There are no gutters and downpipes. The verandah roof is continuous over both residences and wraps around to the side elevations. There is a timber framed division between the two. The verandah roof is separate from the main roof and is corrugated iron supported on timber posts. There is a central face brick chimney with brick corbelling. The front elevation to each residence is symmetrical with a timber sash window either side of a central front door. Terraces are set close to the front boundary line with a timber picket fence to no 4 and no fence to no 6.

History

In 1891, Henry Passmore purchased two town lots along John Street with the aim of creating a small village, reminiscent of his birth place Raleigh, Barnstaple, in England. Over the next twenty years, he constructed seven timber cottages at the rear of these lots, each facing onto a central road area. The street ran along the boundary of the two lots from John Street in the manner of a formal entranceway, opening into a communal space between the houses. Originally called Raleigh Street, the internal street was renamed in 1934 to honour Henry Passmore. The entrance to John Street consisted of formal gardens, with decorative arches over the street. Beyond the cottages, to the north, were stables, and orchard, water tanks, a vegetable garden and a chicken run, representing the English village ‘common’. Henry Passmore was born in England in 1840, and served in the British Navy from 1854 to 1962. In 1858, he married Mary Ellis of Plymouth, and they arrived in Fremantle in 1865, together with their family. Mary and Henry had eight children, one of whom died in infancy. Henry Passmore worked for the Convict Service from 1863 to 1872, and at Fremantle was in charge of convict public service works. He also farmed in the Swan District, and was one of the first officers of the Public Works Department (PWD), joining when there were only five men employed by the PWD. Passmore was apparently an innovative and reliable employee. He was involved at the Government Quarries at Greenmount, overseeing their transfer to steam power. Later he was given the task of turning the floundering Swan River steam dredge into a profitable endeavour, and it was renamed the Black Swan after he succeeded in this task. In the 1870s, he was sent to Albany to solve problems of sand drift in the harbour. While working in Albany, Passmore is reported to have constructed the first fixed telephone in the country, running it from Wannerup Inlet to Albany Pilot Station (and without the assistance of a surveyor). Back in Fremantle, Passmore worked with C.Y O’Connor in developing plans for Fremantle Harbour. Some sources claim that O’Connor credited Passmore with the idea of blasting the limestone from across the mouth of the Swan River. Passmore served nearly 40 years in the public service. He was also active locally in North Fremantle as a member of the Town Council. In the early stages of development, the residences on Passmore Avenue were listed together as 4-6 John Street. It is therefore not possible to determine which of the seven cottages was constructed first, or who resided in each one. In 1892 Henry Passmore was resident in a three-room cottage. The following year, two four-room cottages were built and occupied by W.J. Findlay (Customs Officer) and John Phillip Passmore (Warder). A photograph labelled ‘c.1892-1900’ shows the Sumner family on the front filigree verandah of a cottage at 2 Passmore Avenue. An 1897 map shows 1, 3 and 5 Passmore Avenue (then Raleigh Road) to the east, and 2, 4-6 and probably 8, with a small outbuilding on the site where 10 was later constructed. Number 8 was a single-room cottage abutting the north wall of number 6, which is difficult to identify in available plans and photographs. By 1910, a photograph shows cottages at 1, 3 and 5 to the east and 4-6 and 10 to the west, with the site of 2 unclear, and by 1913 all the residences are indicated on a PWD plan. Rate Books in 1921 list Henry Passmore as the owner of five four-room cottages at the site, which does not account for all the residences shown in photographs before and after this period. Numbers 4 and 6 were timber cottages separated by a limestone rubble party wall. Number 2 was the only stone cottage in the street. Anecdotal evidence suggests that Henry’s wife Mary Ann moved into the stone cottage in 1920 after his death, and that prior to this they both lived at number 5. Oral history sources recall the Taylor family at 1 Passmore Avenue and the Redfern family at number 3. Following Henry Passmore’s death in 1920, the land was transferred in equal portions to five of his children, although it continued to be contained in one title. Portions were sold in 1938 (to Arthur Owen Cole, plumber, and his wife Ellen Elizabeth Alberta Cole) and 1946 (to John Keith Bickerdike, building contractor). In 1956 separate titles were issued. They did not correspond to property boundaries, but pertained to portions of the communal ownership of the entire street. The single-room cottage (number 8) adjacent to number 6 was demolished in 1934-35, and it appears that the northernmost cottage was renumbered as number 8 following this. The stone cottage at number 2 was demolished in 1937-38; anecdotal evidence suggests that it burnt down. An access road connecting the north end of the street through to Corkhill Street was added in the 1950s. In the 1980s, the orchard area and the northernmost timber cottage were demolished to build flats. These are accessed from Corkhill Street, and the through connection to Passmore Street was closed off, making it a no-through-road as it was originally designed to be. Number 6 had a two-storey rear extension added some time prior to its sale in 1994. At this time it was described as retaining the original four-room cottage, including an original fireplace in the front lounge room and wood stove in the kitchen, and having a second storey void added over the kitchen, skylights and exposed beams, and a two-storey rear section with two extra bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms and additional living areas. Passmore Street was communally owned on ‘purple title’ until 1994, following which a long-running dispute over the use of the gardens facing John Street was resolved, and the gardens were removed to allow for residential subdivision of this portion of the original two lots. 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, partially restored, sympathetic alterations). 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, 5 PASSMORE AVENUE

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23984 Passmore Avenue Precinct, North Fremantle

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

Statement of Significance

House, 5 Passmore Avenue, is a typical weatherboard 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.

Physical Description

House, 5 Passmore Avenue, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. There is a face brick corbelled chimney. Verandah is under separate corrugated iron roof which is supported by square timber posts. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. The verandah floor is timber. The house is close to the street, with a low timber picket fence along the front boundary line.

History

In 1891, Henry Passmore purchased two town lots along John Street with the aim of creating a small village, reminiscent of his birth place Raleigh, Barnstaple, in England. Over the next twenty years, he constructed seven timber cottages at the rear of these lots, each facing onto a central road area. The street ran along the boundary of the two lots from John Street in the manner of a formal entranceway, opening into a communal space between the houses. Originally called Raleigh Street, the internal street was renamed in 1934 to honour Henry Passmore. The entrance to John Street consisted of formal gardens, with decorative arches over the street. Beyond the cottages, to the north, were stables, and orchard, water tanks, a vegetable garden and a chicken run, representing the English village ‘common’. Henry Passmore was born in England in 1840, and served in the British Navy from 1854 to 1962. In 1858, he married Mary Ellis of Plymouth, and they arrived in Fremantle in 1865, together with their family. Mary and Henry had eight children, one of whom died in infancy. Henry Passmore worked for the Convict Service from 1863 to 1872, and at Fremantle was in charge of convict public service works. He also farmed in the Swan District, and was one of the first officers of the Public Works Department (PWD), joining when there were only five men employed by the PWD. Passmore was apparently an innovative and reliable employee. He was involved at the Government Quarries at Greenmount, overseeing their transfer to steam power. Later he was given the task of turning the floundering Swan River steam dredge into a profitable endeavour, and it was renamed the Black Swan after he succeeded in this task. In the 1870s, he was sent to Albany to solve problems of sand drift in the harbour. While working in Albany, Passmore is reported to have constructed the first fixed telephone in the country, running it from Wannerup Inlet to Albany Pilot Station (and without the assistance of a surveyor). Back in Fremantle, Passmore worked with C.Y O’Connor in developing plans for Fremantle Harbour. Some sources claim that O’Connor credited Passmore with the idea of blasting the limestone from across the mouth of the Swan River. Passmore served nearly 40 years in the public service. He was also active locally in North Fremantle as a member of the Town Council. In the early stages of development, the residences on Passmore Avenue were listed together as 4-6 John Street. It is therefore not possible to determine which of the seven cottages was constructed first, or who resided in each one. In 1892 Henry Passmore was resident in a three-room cottage. The following year, two four-room cottages were built and occupied by W.J. Findlay (Customs Officer) and John Phillip Passmore (Warder). A photograph labelled ‘c.1892-1900’ shows the Sumner family on the front filigree verandah of a cottage at 2 Passmore Avenue. An 1897 map shows 1, 3 and 5 Passmore Avenue (then Raleigh Road) to the east, and 2, 4-6 and probably 8, with a small outbuilding on the site where 10 was later constructed. Number 8 was a single-room cottage abutting the north wall of number 6, which is difficult to identify in available plans and photographs. By 1910, a photograph shows cottages at 1, 3 and 5 to the east and 4-6 and 10 to the west, with the site of 2 unclear, and by 1913 all the residences are indicated on a PWD plan. Rate Books in 1921 list Henry Passmore as the owner of five four-room cottages at the site, which does not account for all the residences shown in photographs before and after this period. Numbers 4 and 6 were timber cottages separated by a limestone rubble party wall. Number 2 was the only stone cottage in the street. Anecdotal evidence suggests that Henry’s wife Mary Ann moved into the stone cottage in 1920 after his death, and that prior to this they both lived at number 5. Oral history sources recall the Taylor family at 1 Passmore Avenue and the Redfern family at number 3. Following Henry Passmore’s death in 1920, the land was transferred in equal portions to five of his children, although it continued to be contained in one title. Portions were sold in 1938 (to Arthur Owen Cole, plumber, and his wife Ellen Elizabeth Alberta Cole) and 1946 (to John Keith Bickerdike, building contractor). In 1956 separate titles were issued. They did not correspond to property boundaries, but pertained to portions of the communal ownership of the entire street. The single-room cottage (number 8) adjacent to number 6 was demolished in 1934-35, and it appears that the northernmost cottage was renumbered as number 8 following this. The stone cottage at number 2 was demolished in 1937-38; anecdotal evidence suggests that it burnt down. An access road connecting the north end of the street through to Corkhill Street was added in the 1950s. In the 1980s, the orchard area and the northernmost timber cottage were demolished to build flats. These are accessed from Corkhill Street, and the through connection to Passmore Street was closed off, making it a no-through-road as it was originally designed to be. Number 6 had a two-storey rear extension added some time prior to its sale in 1994. At this time it was described as retaining the original four-room cottage, including an original fireplace in the front lounge room and wood stove in the kitchen, and having a second storey void added over the kitchen, skylights and exposed beams, and a two-storey rear section with two extra bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms and additional living areas. Passmore Street was communally owned on ‘purple title’ until 1994, following which a long-running dispute over the use of the gardens facing John Street was resolved, and the gardens were removed to allow for residential subdivision of this portion of the original two lots. 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, not restored, sympathetic alterations). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

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

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TERRACE, 6 PASSMORE AVENUE

Parent Place or Precinct

23984 Passmore Avenue Precinct, North Fremantle

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

Statement of Significance

Terrace, 6 Passmore Avenue, is typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage terrace 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

Single storey weatherboard and iron duplex pair (formally terrace with nos 4, 6, 8 and 10) with overall symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Nos 8 and 10 have been demolished. Nos 4 and 6 have timber framed weatherboard clad walls and corrugated iron roofs. There are no gutters and downpipes. The verandah roof is continuous over both residences and wraps around to the side elevations. There is a timber framed division between the two. The verandah roof is separate from the main roof and is corrugated iron supported on timber posts. There is a central face brick chimney with brick corbelling. The front elevation to each residence is symmetrical with a timber sash window either side of a central front door. Terraces are set close to the front boundary line with a timber picket fence to No. 4 and no fence to No. 6. No. 6 has a side verandah addition and a two storey rear addition.

History

In 1891, Henry Passmore purchased two town lots along John Street with the aim of creating a small village, reminiscent of his birth place Raleigh, Barnstaple, in England. Over the next twenty years, he constructed seven timber cottages at the rear of these lots, each facing onto a central road area. The street ran along the boundary of the two lots from John Street in the manner of a formal entranceway, opening into a communal space between the houses. Originally called Raleigh Street, the internal street was renamed in 1934 to honour Henry Passmore. The entrance to John Street consisted of formal gardens, with decorative arches over the street. Beyond the cottages, to the north, were stables, and orchard, water tanks, a vegetable garden and a chicken run, representing the English village ‘common’. Henry Passmore was born in England in 1840, and served in the British Navy from 1854 to 1962. In 1858, he married Mary Ellis of Plymouth, and they arrived in Fremantle in 1865, together with their family. Mary and Henry had eight children, one of whom died in infancy. Henry Passmore worked for the Convict Service from 1863 to 1872, and at Fremantle was in charge of convict public service works. He also farmed in the Swan District, and was one of the first officers of the Public Works Department (PWD), joining when there were only five men employed by the PWD. Passmore was apparently an innovative and reliable employee. He was involved at the Government Quarries at Greenmount, overseeing their transfer to steam power. Later he was given the task of turning the floundering Swan River steam dredge into a profitable endeavour, and it was renamed the Black Swan after he succeeded in this task. In the 1870s, he was sent to Albany to solve problems of sand drift in the harbour. While working in Albany, Passmore is reported to have constructed the first fixed telephone in the country, running it from Wannerup Inlet to Albany Pilot Station (and without the assistance of a surveyor). Back in Fremantle, Passmore worked with C.Y O’Connor in developing plans for Fremantle Harbour. Some sources claim that O’Connor credited Passmore with the idea of blasting the limestone from across the mouth of the Swan River. Passmore served nearly 40 years in the public service. He was also active locally in North Fremantle as a member of the Town Council. In the early stages of development, the residences on Passmore Avenue were listed together as 4-6 John Street. It is therefore not possible to determine which of the seven cottages was constructed first, or who resided in each one. In 1892 Henry Passmore was resident in a three-room cottage. The following year, two four-room cottages were built and occupied by W.J. Findlay (Customs Officer) and John Phillip Passmore (Warder). A photograph labelled ‘c.1892-1900’ shows the Sumner family on the front filigree verandah of a cottage at 2 Passmore Avenue. An 1897 map shows 1, 3 and 5 Passmore Avenue (then Raleigh Road) to the east, and 2, 4-6 and probably 8, with a small outbuilding on the site where 10 was later constructed. Number 8 was a single-room cottage abutting the north wall of number 6, which is difficult to identify in available plans and photographs. By 1910, a photograph shows cottages at 1, 3 and 5 to the east and 4-6 and 10 to the west, with the site of 2 unclear, and by 1913 all the residences are indicated on a PWD plan. Rate Books in 1921 list Henry Passmore as the owner of five four-room cottages at the site, which does not account for all the residences shown in photographs before and after this period. Numbers 4 and 6 were timber cottages separated by a limestone rubble party wall. Number 2 was the only stone cottage in the street. Anecdotal evidence suggests that Henry’s wife Mary Ann moved into the stone cottage in 1920 after his death, and that prior to this they both lived at number 5. Oral history sources recall the Taylor family at 1 Passmore Avenue and the Redfern family at number 3. Following Henry Passmore’s death in 1920, the land was transferred in equal portions to five of his children, although it continued to be contained in one title. Portions were sold in 1938 (to Arthur Owen Cole, plumber, and his wife Ellen Elizabeth Alberta Cole) and 1946 (to John Keith Bickerdike, building contractor). In 1956 separate titles were issued. They did not correspond to property boundaries, but pertained to portions of the communal ownership of the entire street. The single-room cottage (number 8) adjacent to number 6 was demolished in 1934-35, and it appears that the northernmost cottage was renumbered as number 8 following this. The stone cottage at number 2 was demolished in 1937-38; anecdotal evidence suggests that it burnt down. An access road connecting the north end of the street through to Corkhill Street was added in the 1950s. In the 1980s, the orchard area and the northernmost timber cottage were demolished to build flats. These are accessed from Corkhill Street, and the through connection to Passmore Street was closed off, making it a no-through-road as it was originally designed to be. Number 6 had a two-storey rear extension added some time prior to its sale in 1994. At this time it was described as retaining the original four-room cottage, including an original fireplace in the front lounge room and wood stove in the kitchen, and having a second storey void added over the kitchen, skylights and exposed beams, and a two-storey rear section with two extra bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms and additional living areas. Passmore Street was communally owned on ‘purple title’ until 1994, following which a long-running dispute over the use of the gardens facing John Street was resolved, and the gardens were removed to allow for residential subdivision of this portion of the original two lots. 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, restored, sympathetic rear extension). 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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TERRACE (DEMOLISHED), 8 PASSMORE AVENUE

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23984 Passmore Avenue Precinct, North Fremantle

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DEMOLISHED. Retained on MHI for historical information only.

History

In 1891, Henry Passmore purchased two town lots along John Street with the aim of creating a small village, reminiscent of his birth place Raleigh, Barnstaple, in England. Over the next twenty years, he constructed seven timber cottages at the rear of these lots, each facing onto a central road area. The street ran along the boundary of the two lots from John Street in the manner of a formal entranceway, opening into a communal space between the houses. Originally called Raleigh Street, the internal street was renamed in 1934 to honour Henry Passmore. The entrance to John Street consisted of formal gardens, with decorative arches over the street. Beyond the cottages, to the north, were stables, and orchard, water tanks, a vegetable garden and a chicken run, representing the English village ‘common’. Henry Passmore was born in England in 1840, and served in the British Navy from 1854 to 1962. In 1858, he married Mary Ellis of Plymouth, and they arrived in Fremantle in 1865, together with their family. Mary and Henry had eight children, one of whom died in infancy. Henry Passmore worked for the Convict Service from 1863 to 1872, and at Fremantle was in charge of convict public service works. He also farmed in the Swan District, and was one of the first officers of the Public Works Department (PWD), joining when there were only five men employed by the PWD. Passmore was apparently an innovative and reliable employee. He was involved at the Government Quarries at Greenmount, overseeing their transfer to steam power. Later he was given the task of turning the floundering Swan River steam dredge into a profitable endeavour, and it was renamed the Black Swan after he succeeded in this task. In the 1870s, he was sent to Albany to solve problems of sand drift in the harbour. While working in Albany, Passmore is reported to have constructed the first fixed telephone in the country, running it from Wannerup Inlet to Albany Pilot Station (and without the assistance of a surveyor). Back in Fremantle, Passmore worked with C.Y O’Connor in developing plans for Fremantle Harbour. Some sources claim that O’Connor credited Passmore with the idea of blasting the limestone from across the mouth of the Swan River. Passmore served nearly 40 years in the public service. He was also active locally in North Fremantle as a member of the Town Council. In the early stages of development, the residences on Passmore Avenue were listed together as 4-6 John Street. It is therefore not possible to determine which of the seven cottages was constructed first, or who resided in each one. In 1892 Henry Passmore was resident in a three-room cottage. The following year, two four-room cottages were built and occupied by W.J. Findlay (Customs Officer) and John Phillip Passmore (Warder). A photograph labelled ‘c.1892-1900’ shows the Sumner family on the front filigree verandah of a cottage at 2 Passmore Avenue. An 1897 map shows 1, 3 and 5 Passmore Avenue (then Raleigh Road) to the east, and 2, 4-6 and probably 8, with a small outbuilding on the site where 10 was later constructed. Number 8 was a single-room cottage abutting the north wall of number 6, which is difficult to identify in available plans and photographs. By 1910, a photograph shows cottages at 1, 3 and 5 to the east and 4-6 and 10 to the west, with the site of 2 unclear, and by 1913 all the residences are indicated on a PWD plan. Rate Books in 1921 list Henry Passmore as the owner of five four-room cottages at the site, which does not account for all the residences shown in photographs before and after this period. Numbers 4 and 6 were timber cottages separated by a limestone rubble party wall. Number 2 was the only stone cottage in the street. Anecdotal evidence suggests that Henry’s wife Mary Ann moved into the stone cottage in 1920 after his death, and that prior to this they both lived at number 5. Oral history sources recall the Taylor family at 1 Passmore Avenue and the Redfern family at number 3. Following Henry Passmore’s death in 1920, the land was transferred in equal portions to five of his children, although it continued to be contained in one title. Portions were sold in 1938 (to Arthur Owen Cole, plumber, and his wife Ellen Elizabeth Alberta Cole) and 1946 (to John Keith Bickerdike, building contractor). In 1956 separate titles were issued. They did not correspond to property boundaries, but pertained to portions of the communal ownership of the entire street. Passmore Street was communally owned on ‘purple title’ until 1994, following which a long-running dispute over the use of the gardens facing John Street was resolved, and the gardens were removed to allow for residential subdivision of this portion of the original two lots. 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.

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DUPLEX, 10 PEARSE STREET

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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Together with its pair at 12 Pearse Street, Duplex, 10 Pearse Street is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage duplex 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

10-12 Pearse Street is a single storey stone and iron duplex pair with overall symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Number 10 has limestone walls with face brick quoins and reveals. Number 12 has limestone walls with tuckpointed brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves and a dividing parapet wall. There are two rendered chimneys with rendered details. The verandahs are under a separate corrugated iron roof and are supported by timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with a timber sash window and a front door to each side. The duplex is set forward with the edge of the verandahs set on the front boundary line. Number 10 has a timber balustrade, whilst number 12 has a timber picket fence along the front boundary line.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many of the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The brick and iron building at 10-12 Pearse Street (formerly 10-12 Mason Street) was built between 1897 and 1913 for an unidentified owner. It was originally part of lot P41 that was granted to pensioner Guard John Cody in 1884. The land was transferred to journalist James Roe in 1884, George Gallop, a clerk of Fremantle in 1885, then to a syndicate comprising William Edward Marmion of Fremantle, James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger of Perth. In 1887 the lot was transferred to Walter McCarthy a shipwright of North Fremantle. The lot was subdivided in 1890. The Rates books for the period 1893 to 1895 indicate that Thomas Francis McCarthy owned the undeveloped lot. It is likely that this property and the building at 14-16 Pearse Street were built at the same time, as they are very similar in design and construction. Between 1955 and 1961, Mrs Judith B Ford of Peppermint Grove owned the property. She owned other properties in the area, including 30-32 Tydeman Road. One occupant at this time was Sydney Horace Nile. In 1940, the building retained its original form with a small weatherboard addition and a verandah on the rear of the building. A fence divided the back yard and earth closets were located on either side at the rear of the property. The residences were connected to the mains sewerage system in 1955. In 1979, a low brick wall enclosed both front verandahs and a picket fence marked the front boundary. 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

Number 10 and 12 High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored). High degree of authenticity with most original fabric remaining (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition of number 10 is assessed as good.Condition of number 12 is assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 11 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 11 Pearse Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage 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.

Physical Description

House, 11 Pearse Street, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a example of the Fremantle vernacular style of architecture. Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof, which is supported by chamfered timber posts with decorative timber brackets. Front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. The verandah is at ground level and has a timber floor. There is a two story brick addition at the rear.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many of the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The weatherboard and iron cottage at 11 Pearse Street was built in 1925/6 for John Cowie. The land was originally part of Lot P40, which was subdivided in 1891. Sometime prior to 1921, the land was transferred to Henry Charles Mills of Carnarvon. Mills died circa 1925 and the property was transferred to John Cowie during that year. In the same year it is recorded that a four-roomed weatherboard house was built on the lot. Cowie occupied the cottage until 1935. By the time available records recommence in 1955, the property was owned and occupied by Alice Sullivan. The property was transferred to Ella M Allen in 1955. She continued to own and occupy the property until 1961. Further research is needed to determine the subsequent owners and occupants. A plan dated 1913 shows a well or tank and a long narrow building along the western boundary of the block. This structure is not shown on a plan dated 1940 and it is presumed that the earlier building was demolished either before or at the time of construction of the cottage in 1925/26. The 1940 plan shows the cottage as a simple square building with a front verandah and a small addition to the rear of the building. A weatherboard laundry, a smaller weatherboard structure and an earth closet were located in the back yard. As pathways were well defined on the plan, this indicates that they were paved. The cottage was connected to the mains sewerage system in 1954. In 1978, the front façade of the cottage showed little modification. 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, 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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DUPLEX, 12 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

Statement of Significance

Together with its pair at 10 Pearse Street, Duplex, 12 Pearse Street is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage duplex 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

10-12 Pearse Street is a single storey stone and iron duplex pair with overall symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Number 10 has limestone walls with face brick quoins and reveals. Number 12 has limestone walls with tuckpointed brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves and a dividing parapet wall. There are two rendered chimneys with rendered details. The verandahs are under a separate corrugated iron roof and are supported by timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with a timber sash window and a front door to each side. The duplex is set forward with the edge of the verandahs set on the front boundary line. Number 10 has a timber balustrade, whilst number 12 has a timber picket fence along the front boundary line.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many of the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The brick and iron building at 10-12 Pearse Street (formerly 10-12 Mason Street) was built between 1897 and 1913 for an unidentified owner. It was originally part of lot P41 that was granted to pensioner Guard John Cody in 1884. The land was transferred to journalist James Roe in 1884, George Gallop, a clerk of Fremantle in 1885, then to a syndicate comprising William Edward Marmion of Fremantle, James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger of Perth. In 1887 the lot was transferred to Walter McCarthy a shipwright of North Fremantle. The lot was subdivided in 1890. The Rates books for the period 1893 to 1895 indicate that Thomas Francis McCarthy owned the undeveloped lot. It is likely that this property and the building at 14-16 Pearse Street were built at the same time, as they are very similar in design and construction. Between 1955 and 1961, Mrs Judith B Ford of Peppermint Grove owned the property. She owned other properties in the area, including 30-32 Tydeman Road. One occupant at this time was Sydney Horace Nile. In 1940, the building retained its original form with a small weatherboard addition and a verandah on the rear of the building. A fence divided the back yard and earth closets were located on either side at the rear of the property. The residences were connected to the mains sewerage system in 1955. In 1979, a low brick wall enclosed both front verandahs and a picket fence marked the front boundary. 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

Number 10 and 12 High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored). High degree of authenticity with most original fabric remaining (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition of number 10 is assessed as good.Condition of number 12 is assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 13 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 13 Pearse Street, is a typical timber framed 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.

Physical Description

House, 13 Pearse Street, is a single storey timber framed, brick look paneling and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are timber framed and clad with a face brick look cement sheet. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under broken back corrugated iron roof. Verandah is supported by timber posts and has a brick balustrade. Front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. There is a low level steel tube and wire mesh fence to the front boundary. Attached carport to the south.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The weatherboard and iron cottage at 13 Pearse Street (formerly 13 Mason Street) was built between 1894 and 1897 for an unidentified owner. It was originally part of a larger landholding, Lot P47, owned by William Marmion and subdivided in 1890. In 1890, the vacant lot was transferred to Walter McCarthy and by 1894 the owner was Thomas Francis McCarthy. The lot had not been built on at that stage but the cottage is shown on an 1897 plan of the area. In 1913, the basic plan of the cottage remained unchanged. Between 1921 and 1935 the cottage was owned and occupied by James McCloughlin. The McCloughlin family were associated with the cottage until 1956. The property was then transferred to David and Victoria Monro. The available records show that the Munro’s occupied the place until 1961. In 1940, the cottage had a verandah at the front and steps and a small landing at the back of the cottage. The back yard contained a galvanised iron shed and earth closet. 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

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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DUPLEX, 14 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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Duplex, 14 - 16 Pearse Street is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage duplex 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

14-16 Pearse Street is a single storey stone and iron duplex pair with overall symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Number 14 has limestone walls with brick quoins and reveals. Number 16 has limestone walls with tuckpointed brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves and a dividing parapet wall. There are two rendered chimneys with rendered details. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof. Verandah to number 14 is supported by round rendered columns on brick piers. The verandah to number 16 is supported by turned timber posts with decorative timber brackets. Front elevation is symmetrical with a timber sash window and a front door to each side. The duplex is set forward with the edge of the verandahs set on the front boundary line. Number 14 has a solid rendered brick balustrade, whilst number 16 has a timber picket fence along the front boundary line.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many of the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The brick and iron duplex at 14-16 Pearse Street (formerly 14-16 Mason Street) was built between 1897 and 1913 for an unidentified owner. It was originally part of lot P41 that was granted to pensioner Guard John Cody in 1884. The land was transferred to journalist James Roe in 1884, George Gallop a clerk of Fremantle in 1885, then to a syndicate comprising William Edward Marmion of Fremantle, James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger all of Perth. In 1887 the lot was transferred to Walter McCarthy, a shipwright of North Fremantle. The lot was subdivided in 1890. (It would appear that there was an earlier house on the lot as the Rate Books for the period 1893 to 1895 record a two-roomed cottage on the site owned by John Robinson, a blacksmith.) In 1921, the duplex was owned by the estate of Edward William Davies who was a member of the Legislative Council (1894-1896), a councillor (1894-1901) and Mayor of Fremantle (1901). He leased the two residences to Lawrence Robertson (invalid) and Walter J. Reed. The property, described as two four roomed houses, was owned by Davies’ estate until 1935. Other occupants included Alfred Angove, Thomas Richarson, S Smith, H. Watson, J Whitbread, Mary Johnson and Ehraim Baker. Between 1955 and 1974 Laurence Gauci owned the property. Gauci occupied number 14 and Peter Vella occupied number 16. In 1974 Laurence Gauci died and the property was transferred to Alessandro Pilcher. He owned the place until 1978. Jill Jacob owned both sides of the property from 1977 to 1978. Since that time their houses have been owned separately and occupied by their owners. In 1940, the building basically retained its original form with a small weatherboard addition and a verandah on the rear of the building. A fence divided the back yard and earth closets were located on either side at the rear of the property. The houses were connected to mains sewerage at different times, number 19 in 1955 and number 14 in 1951. In 1979, a low brick wall enclosed both front verandas and a picket fence marked the front boundary. In 1992, new kitchens, meals, laundry, bathroom and toilets were added to number 14. Renovations were completed at number 16 in 1990 and a loft extension in 1998. In 2004, the building is used as two separate residences. 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

Number 14 Medium to high degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored, some fabric loss). Medium degree of authenticity with some fabric replacement. Number 16 High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, partially restored). High degree of authenticity with most original fabric remaining (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition of number 14 is assessed as good.(assessed from streetscape survey only). Condition of number 16 is assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 15 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 15 Pearse Street, is an early example of a stone and iron single storey cottage dating from 1890. 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, 15 Pearse Street, is a single storey stone and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls to the street elevation are painted limestone with face brick quoins and reveals. The side walls are limestone rubble. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. The chimney is brick with brick corbelling. The verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof, which is supported by decorative timber posts. There is a central gablet emphasising the central entry. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. The house is set forward with the edge of the verandah set on the front boundary line and a picket fence running between the verandah posts along the boundary line.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The stone, brick and iron cottage at 15 Pearse Street (formerly 15 Mason Street) was built in 1890 for James Burrows a labourer, well sinker or quarryman. The lot was originally part of Lot P47 granted to Pensioner Guard George Costigan in 1884. The land was transferred to James Roe (Perth Journalist), then to George Frederick Gallop (Fremantle Clerk) and in 1887 to a syndicate including William Marmion, James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Lacey and Frederick Monger. In December 1887, the land was transferred to James Burrows and in 1890 there was a four-roomed cottage on the site. From 1894 to 1895, George Harrison, a builder, occupied the house. Between 1921 and 1935 the four-roomed stone house was owned by Catherine McIntosh and occupied by her in 1925 and tenants, including Brian Albert and Brian Catherine, in other years. Between 1955 and 1974 the Lewis family occupied the house. Later owner/occupiers included Henry Chapple (1975-1978), Fransiscus and Lesley Geers (1978-1984), Laurie and Marilyn Hawkins (1984-1986), and Maria Vaughn and David Armit (1987-1993). In 1940, the cottage retained its original form with front and rear verandahs and a galvanised iron addition at the rear. At this time, a small galvanised iron shed was located in the back yard and an earth closet in the north west corner of the property. The house was connected to the mains sewerage system in 1955. By 1979, the front verandah was enclosed with a brick wall of balustrade height. In 1985, the owner added a timber extension to the rear of the property. 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) - PURPLE -of architectural and historic significance in its own right.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 15A PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 15a Pearse Street, is a typical weatherboard and tile single storey cottage dating from the 1940s. 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. Although of a later date of construction, it complements the streetscape. Not yet adopted by Council.

Physical Description

House, 15a Pearse Street, is a single storey weatherboard and tile cottage with symmetrical facade designed in the 1940s. Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with tiles, with a tall face brick chimney. The verandah is under a continuous tiled roof, supported by rendered columns on brick piers. The front elevation is symmetrical with two timber windows and a central front door. There is a high rendered brick pier and metal fence at the front boundary. The place is considered below threshold. Although a later date of construction than other houses in the street, it complements the streetscape. Not yet adopted by Council.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many of the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium to high degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored). Medium to high degree of authenticity with some 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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DUPLEX, 16 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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Duplex, 14 - 16 Pearse Street, are a typical stone and iron single storey cottage duplex 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

14-16 Pearse Street is a single storey stone and iron duplex pair with overall symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Number 14 has limestone walls with brick quoins and reveals. Number 16 has limestone walls with tuckpointed brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves and a dividing parapet wall. There are two rendered chimneys with rendered details. The verandah is under separate corrugated iron roof. Verandah to number 14 is supported by round rendered columns on brick piers. The verandah to number 16 is supported by turned timber posts with decorative timber brackets. Front elevation is symmetrical with a timber sash window and a front door to each side. The duplex is set forward with the edge of the verandahs set on the front boundary line. Number 14 has a solid rendered brick balustrade, whilst number 16 has a timber picket fence along the front boundary line.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many of the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The brick and iron duplex at 14-16 Pearse Street (formerly 14-16 Mason Street) was built between 1897 and 1913 for an unidentified owner. It was originally part of lot P41 that was granted to pensioner Guard John Cody in 1884. The land was transferred to journalist James Roe in 1884, George Gallop a clerk of Fremantle in 1885, then to a syndicate comprising William Edward Marmion of Fremantle, James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger all of Perth. In 1887 the lot was transferred to Walter McCarthy, a shipwright of North Fremantle. The lot was subdivided in 1890. (It would appear that there was an earlier house on the lot as the Rate Books for the period 1893 to 1895 record a two-roomed cottage on the site owned by John Robinson, a blacksmith.) In 1921, the duplex was owned by the estate of Edward William Davies who was a member of the Legislative Council (1894-1896), a councillor (1894-1901) and Mayor of Fremantle (1901). He leased the two residences to Lawrence Robertson (invalid) and Walter J. Reed. The property, described as two four roomed houses, was owned by Davies’ estate until 1935. Other occupants included Alfred Angove, Thomas Richarson, S Smith, H. Watson, J Whitbread, Mary Johnson and Ehraim Baker. Between 1955 and 1974 Laurence Gauci owned the property. Gauci occupied number 14 and Peter Vella occupied number 16. In 1974 Laurence Gauci died and the property was transferred to Alessandro Pilcher. He owned the place until 1978. Jill Jacob owned both sides of the property from 1977 to 1978. Since that time their houses have been owned separately and occupied by their owners. In 1940, the building basically retained its original form with a small weatherboard addition and a verandah on the rear of the building. A fence divided the back yard and earth closets were located on either side at the rear of the property. The houses were connected to mains sewerage at different times, number 19 in 1955 and number 14 in 1951. In 1979, a low brick wall enclosed both front verandas and a picket fence marked the front boundary. In 1992, new kitchens, meals, laundry, bathroom and toilets were added to number 14. Renovations were completed at number 16 in 1990 and a loft extension in 1998. In 2004, the building is used as two separate residences. 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

Number 14 Medium to high degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored, some fabric loss). Medium degree of authenticity with some fabric replacement. Number 16 High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, partially restored). High degree of authenticity with most original fabric remaining (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

ondition of number 14 is assessed as good.(assessed from streetscape survey only). Condition of number 16 is assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 17 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 17 Pearse 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.

Physical Description

House, 17 Pearse Street, is a single storey stone and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are painted limestone with brick quoins and reveals. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof which has a central gablet, and is supported by timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. There is a weatherboard clad side, and the roofline had been modified.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many of the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The stone, brick and iron cottage at 17 Pearse Street (formerly 17 Mason Street) was built in 1892 for Mary Edwards and was occupied by Robert Smith, a carpenter. Rates Book information describes the building as a four-roomed cottage. Between 1893 and 1895 the ownership of the property passed to Jane Smith. In 1921, the property was owned by Charles McMullen and occupied by Peter Josephson. Ownership transferred to Alfred Dyke, a labourer, in 1928/29 and the Dyke family continued to own and occupy the house until 1981. Between 1981 and 1991, the place was owned by Sarah Elizabeth Shaw. From 1988 to 1991, Carol Ireland and Maureen Mitchell owned the place and between 1991 and 1995 Stephen William and Jennifer Brooks were the owners. By 1940, the building had a weatherboard addition at the rear. Within the back yard were a weatherboard shed, galvanised iron shed, earth closet and a water tank close to the back of the house. Well-defined pathways were marked out in the yard. In 1979, the front verandah had pillars and cladding (possibly later additions). In 1992, a timber sunroom was added to the residence. 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, 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, 18 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 18 Pearse Street, is a typical weatherboard 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.

Physical Description

House, 18 Pearse Street, is a single storey 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 corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under separate bullnose corrugated iron roof. Verandah is supported by chamfered timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. There is no fence to the front boundary. There is a side carport.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The weatherboard and iron cottage at 18 Pearse Street (formerly 18 Mason Street) was built between 1897 and 1913 for an unidentified owner. The land was originally part of a larger landholding; lot P41, which was subdivided in 1890. Between 1921 and 1935 the property was owned and occupied by William Calder. By 1955 the property had been transferred to Alfred W Hayes and was occupied by Albert Skinner. By 1940, the cottage had verandahs at the front and rear and a galvanised iron garage in the back yard. A weatherboard building and earth closet were located in the south east corner. (A cottage had been built to the rear of the lot in 1890 and it is possible that this earlier cottage has been incorporated into the building at the rear of the block.) By 1978, the front veranda had been enclosed with lattice. 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, 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, 19 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 19 Pearse Street, is a typical weatherboard 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 Fremantle vernacular style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 19 Pearse Street, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed in the Fremantle vernacular style. Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under separate bullnose corrugated iron roof. Verandah is supported by chamfered timber posts with 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. The verandah is in front of the recessed section of the cottage. There is a low level rendered brick and timber picket fence and a side carport/pergola.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The weatherboard and iron cottage at 19 Pearse Street (formerly 19 Mason Street) was built between 1890 and 1897 for an unidentified owner. In 1890 the vacant lot was owned by William Marmion. The cottage is shown on an 1897 plan of the area. In 1921, the cottage was owned and occupied by Mary Johnstone. The occupant from 1930 was Alfred Mellor and he eventually attained ownership of the place until the 1960s. In 1940, the cottage retained its basic form with partial verandahs on the front and back. A water tank was located close to the house at the rear and three outbuildings were located in the back yard. The cottage was connected to the mains sewerage system in 1955. In 1979, front façade of the cottage was basically unmodified. 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, 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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DUPLEX, 2 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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Duplex, 2 - 4 Pearse Street, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage duplex 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

2-4 Pearse Street is a single storey stone and iron duplex pair with overall symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Number 2 and 4 have limestone walls with face brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. There are two face brick chimneys with brick corbelling. The verandahs are under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof and are supported by decorative chamfered timber posts. Front elevation is symmetrical with a timber sash window and a front door to each side. The duplex is set forward with the edge of the verandahs set on the front boundary line. There are no fences to the front boundary.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many of the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The stone, brick and iron duplex at 2-4 Pearse Street was built in 1896 for an unidentified owner. It was originally part of lot P41, which was granted to Private John Cody of the Pensioner Guards in 1884. In a succession of transfers the land was owned by journalist James Roe of Perth, clerk George Frederick Gallop of Fremantle then the syndicate named above. In 1887, it was transferred solely to William Edward Marmion who subdivided the lot in 1890. Lt 4 of P41 that subsequently became 2-4 Pearse Street was vacant in 1895 but the building is shown on an 1897 plan. It is not known if Marmion still retained ownership of the place when the building was constructed. Between 1921 and 1935 the building was owned by Charles Chapman and the duplex halves were leased to tenants. No rates records are available for 1935 and 1954. In 1955, the property was owned by Angelo Stone and remained in the family until 1977. The duplex remained under single ownership until 1995 when available records cease. The form of the building in 1940 remained similar to that on a 1913 plan of the site. The building had verandahs across the front façade and laundries and water closets were located near the rear boundary. The building was connected to the mains sewerage system in 1955. By 1979, the front verandahs of each duplex half had been enclosed with brick. The building had major additions in 1986 during the ownership of Michael Patroni and Eve Jansen. The additions included new kitchen, living areas and wet areas at the rear of the buildings. These additions replaced asbestos additions that had previously existed at the rear of the building. In 2004, the place is used as a residence. 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

Number 2 and 4 High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, partially restored). High degree of authenticity with most original fabric remaining (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition of number 2 is assessed as good.Condition of number 4 is assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 20 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 20 Pearse Street, is a typical limestone 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.

Physical Description

House, 20 Pearse Street, is a single storey limestone and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed in a Federation Bungalow style. Walls are limestone with tuck pointed red brick quoins and reveals. Roof is hipped and gabled corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under separate corrugated iron bull nose roof. Verandah has a timber balustrade. Front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding section with a single timber sash window with sidelights and a recessed section with similar window and front door with top and side lights. The verandah in front of the recessed section of the cottage. There is a low level rendered brick wall to the front boundary.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The stone, brick and iron cottage at 20 Pearse Street (formerly 20 Mason Street) was built between 1897 and 1913 for an unidentified owner. The land was originally part of a larger landholding, lots P46 and P41, that were subdivided in 1890. In 1921, the place was recorded as a four-roomed stone house. From 1921 to 1935 the house was owned and occupied by Annie Hill. The place continued to be owned and occupied by the Hill family until at least 1961. In 1940, the cottage had a weatherboard addition on the full length of the northern side. A galvanised iron shed joined this addition and a water tank was located close to the rear of the house. A pathway joined the house to the property behind it on Jewell Parade, which had an asbestos garage. An earth closed was located in the northeast corner of the property. The cottage was connected to the mains sewerage system in 1949. In 1979, the front verandah was partially enclosed with a brick wall. In 2004 the limestone and brick walls were painted and rendered and there was a solid masonry balustrade with masonry columns to the verandah. In 2016 the walls have been restored to limestone with tuck pointed brick quoins. There is a timber balustrade and posts. 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, 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, 21 PEARSE STREET

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10976 Pearse Street Precinct

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22385 North Fremantle Precinct

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House, 21 Pearse Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1940s. 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, 21 Pearse Street, is a single storey weatherboard and tile cottage with symmetrical façade built in the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. Roof is hipped terracotta tiles iron with eaves. The verandah is under a broken back tiled roof. Verandah is supported by rendered columns on rendered brick piers with a rendered brick infill balustrade. Front elevation is symmetrical with two timber sash windows and a central front door. There is a low timber and wire fence to the front boundary.

History

The majority of Pearse Street was created as part of a circa 1890 subdivision by William Edward Marmion of Fremantle and James Grave, Edward Keane, Edmund Gilyard Lacey and Frederick Charles Monger Perth. The subdivision occurred when North Fremantle was experiencing rapid development and there was a demand for inexpensive housing close to industry and the railway line. Originally called Mason Street after local land developer and jeweller, Frederick Mason, the street was renamed Pearse Street in 1922/23 (only a year after Mason died) in recognition of George Pearse, Fremantle Councillor (1875-1881) and founder of the Pearse shoe and boot factory in Swan Street. Many the street’s original occupants were working people who had jobs in nearby industries. Homes were modest in scale of brick, stone or weatherboard. Many of the buildings were owned by absentee landlords who leased the cottages to long and short-term tenants. The street has suffered from a poor reputation during its life, at one time known colloquially as ‘Pong Alley’. The short, narrow street has remained a residential street since its formation. The cottage at 21 Pearse Street was built after 1940 for an unidentified owner. The block has been closely linked with the adjacent property at number 23. The two blocks were owned by the same owner in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1940, the block was vacant except for a galvanised iron shed to the rear. Between 1955 and 1961, a house on the block was owned and occupied by John Johnston. The house was connected to the mains sewerage system in 1952. Further research is needed to establish the date of construction and the early owners of the property. 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

Medium degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored). Medium to 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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