HOUSE, 23 SAMSON STREET

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House, 23 Samson Street, a typical timber framed single storey cottage dating from the 1890s is aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. It is historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area. The place has historic significance as the former home of William Augustus Bateman, a Fremantle merchant, prominent sportsman, one of the founders of Australian rules football in Western Australia and captain of the first Fremantle football team.

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House, 23 Samson Street is a single storey timber and iron house designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad in painted weatherboard. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. There is a chimney with chimney pot evident. The verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof and wraps around one side of the house, supported by timber posts with decorative timber brackets. The other side of the house has a skillion roof carport addition. There is a limestone and timber picket fence to the front boundary line. This prevents further description of the front elevation. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

Rates books list an undeveloped allotment in 1893 and a cottage with three rooms in 1894. In 1897 there was a second cottage at the back. By 1907 only one cottage is listed. The second owner was William Augustus Bateman, a Fremantle merchant and prominent sportsman. He was also one of the founders of Australian Rules football in Western Australia and captain of the first Fremantle football team. In 1913-14 the cottage is listed as number 53. Sewerage was added in the same year. Between 1917 and 1938 several additions were made. A garage was added in 1981. This place was included on the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80.

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

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

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HOUSE, 25 SAMSON STREET

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25 Samson Street has cultural heritage significance: - as a good example of a house constructed c1909 with aesthetic and historic significance as a typical example of the single storey limestone and brick quoined cottages constructed around the turn of the century; - for the contribution that it makes to an intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape; and - The place is significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area. The place has undergone some alterations but is largely intact - The place contributes significantly to the surrounding streetscape.

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25 Samson Street constructed c 1909, is a single storey stone and brick quoined house with a zincalume hipped roof and a chimney. The front façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by timber replacement windows. (Note the current windows would have replaced timber double hung sash windows). The dropped verandah is supported by turned timber posts and has timber brackets. There are additions at the rear of the house. There is a rendered masonry and timber fence to the front boundary line. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines

History

25 Samson Street was originally numbered 55 Samson Street. Albert Cole, grocer, is listed as the likely first occupant of 55 Samson Street in 1909 and was the occupier until 1913 when Robert Addy Hill, stock agent, is listed in the Post Office Directories as living in the cottage. From c1917 Mrs Annie E Claxton occupies the house The next 20 years sees several different residents and by 1935 Mrs A McLeod resides there. The 1917 Sewerage Diagram clearly shows a limestone cottage with a full length verandah. Nos. 53, 55 and 65 changed numbers to 23, 25 and 31 in c1940 as the numbers in the street jumped from 7 to 67 over 3 lots. 25 Samson Street was not included in the first Fremantle Municipal Heritage Inventory which was adopted in 2000. On 27 February 2022 Council resolved to add 25 Samson Street to the Fremantle Heritage List and the Local Heritage Survey as a management category Level 3 place.

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Integrity - High Authenticity Moderate/ High

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SHOP & HOUSE (FMR), 26 SAMSON STREET

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Shop & House (fmr), 26 Samson Street, is a typical single storey house with attached shop dating from the first decades of the twentieth century. It is aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. It is historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions and commercial activity in the Fremantle area. The place has undergone significant alterations but original form remains intact.

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Shop & House (fmr), 26 Samson Street is a single storey limestone and zincalume house and attached shop, built in the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered stone. The roof is hipped and clad with zincalume. A former shop with a gabled roof fronts the street on the east side of the house. The roof of the house extends over the veranda, and is supported by rendered piers and a timber balustrade. There are two chimneys with corbelling. The symmetrical facade of the house has a central door flanked either side by timber framed casement windows. The shop has a high rendered parapet and one large fixed pane window. There is no door or entrance. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

A cottage is recorded on this lot (5 of 1339) in 1910/11. A 1978 photograph shows the place as white-painted brick. A corrugated iron skillion awning extends over the pavement in front of the shop section. The shop section has a door near the corner and a large picture window filling most of the rest of the wall. A 1995 photograph shows the smooth-rendered former shop at the corner and a residence set back at the side, with a verandah under the main corrugated iron roof, supported on brick pillars and with brick wall. A large aluminium-framed window is evident in the shop section but the door has been bricked up. The shop verandah has been removed.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 28 SAMSON STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey cottage dating from the first decades of the twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area.

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House, 28 Samson Street is a single storey brick and zincalume house built in the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are tuck pointed brick with a rendered band. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with zincalume, and has exposed rafters. There is a corbelled chimney evident. The verandah is supported by timber posts. Under the gable there are timber framed windows with a zincalume awning over. There is a recent addition to the rear. A face brick and picket fence is at the front boundary line.

History

Lot WM 1338 is recorded as a vacant lot, owned by Henry Walton Hicks in 1904/5. A residence is recorded in 1930. Physical inspection indicates that the house was built prior to this date. There is a 1978 photo on file at the Local History Collection.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 30 SAMSON STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey cottage dating from the first decades of the twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey tuck pointed brick and a corrugated iron hipped roof house. The roof has a chimney with corbelling and extends over the veranda which is supported by timber posts. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

Lot EM 1338 is recorded as vacant in 1910. A residence is recorded in 1930.

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SHOP & HOUSE (FMR), 31 SAMSON STREET

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31 Samson Street has cultural heritage significance: - constructed c1917, has aesthetic and historic significance as a typical example of a corner shop and attached house - It is an example of a way of life that is not often still practiced. The single storey brick shop and residence is representative of the early 1900s corner shops. - for the contribution that it makes to a intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape; and - The place is significant as a representation of working people’s living and working conditions in the Fremantle area and the typical local neighbourhood shop in the Fremantle area - The place is associated with the Sowden family, butchers who opened several butchers shops in the Fremantle area - The place contributes significantly to the surrounding streetscape.

Physical Description

Single storey painted tuck pointed brick and tile brick house and former shop which fronts the street corner. The shop (fmr) has a truncated corner and a corniced parapet and a pair of timber paneled doors and a transom window. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

31 Samson Street was originally 65 Samson Street. Constructed c1916 the corner shop and attached house was first occupied by William W Williams as recorded in the Post Office Directories. James Sowden had been born in Cornwall in 1869. It has not been determined when he arrived in Australia, but he married Sarah Ann Salter in South Australia in 1891. The couple moved to Fremantle the following year and James opened a butcher shop on the corner of Hampton Road and South Street in 1894. Other family members also became butchers and the family had various butchers shops around Fremantle. By 1920 William JR Sowden of Sowden and Sons was the occupier of 65 Samson Street and ran a butchers shop from the corner store. By 1925 Lawrence Oxwell, butcher is listed as the occupier of the shop and attached residence and remained so until c 1937. In 1937 Mrs Rose Rebecca Ingram is noted as the resident of the place with home duties listed as her occupation. Rose Ingram remained at 31 Samson Street until her passing in 1970. The 1917 Sewerage Diagram clearly shows a brick shop and attached residence as per the current building. There is a set back verandah to the residence and a verandah wrapping around the truncated corner shop. Nos. 53, 55 and 65 changed numbers to 23, 25 and 31 in c1940 as the numbers in the street jumped from 7 to 67 over 3 lots. 31 Samson Street was not included in the original Fremantle Municipal Heritage Inventory when it was adopted in 2000. At the 27 February 2022 OMC Council resolved to add 31 Samson Street to the Fremantle Heritage List and the Local Heritage Survey as a category Level 3 place.

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Moderate

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Fair / Good

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HOUSE, 32 SAMSON STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed single storey cottage dating from the first decades of the twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area. Has undergone significant alterations but original form remains intact.

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and a tile hipped and gabled roofed house. The roof has a brick chimney with corbelling and extends over the verandah which has been enclosed with fibrous cement sheeting and windows. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

Lot WM 1338 was a vacant lot in 1905/6. A residence was on this lot by 1930. This place was included on the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80.

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HOUSE, 34 SAMSON STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed single storey cottage dating from the first decades of the twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and a corrugated iron hipped and half timbered gable roofed house. The roof has a brick chimney with corbelling and extends over the veranda which is supported by timber posts and timber brackets.The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

Lot EM 1335 was a vacant lot in 1910. A residence was in place by 1930. Physical inspection indicates that the house was built prior to this date. In the Local History Collection there are Building Surveyors' notes and drawings from April 1972 with regard to specifications for part demolition and additions; and a photo from 1978.

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HOUSE, 38 SAMSON STREET

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Previous Statement prior to fire stated - "Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed single storey cottage dating from the first decades of the twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle are". Now a new house contructed in 2018.

Physical Description

A new house constructed in 2018 is now located on this site following a fire and demolishio nof the earlier house in 2012. The house destroyed by fire was a single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad has a corrugated iron (cgi) street facing gabled roof. There was a skillioned roof cgi verandah supported on timber posts which has remnants of brackets and balustrading. The garage was constructed of masonry block walls and a cgi gabled roof. The garage was in poor condition and had cracking and a lean towards the west. An internal inspection has not been undertaken.

History

The timber cottage formerly located on this lot was demolished following a fire in 2012 and a new house constructed on the site in 2018. Historical research undertaken at the Local Historical Collection verified the physical evidence and the rates books determined that the cottage (previously known as no. 36) was constructed during 1920/21. The garage was visible in 1947 as shown in the earliest lands Dept aerial photograph, however it is not known whether it was constructed at the same time as the cottage. Number 38 Samson was owned by Robert and Martha Virgin who were the original owners until at least 1952. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle")

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Vacant

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HOUSE, 40 SAMSON STREET

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House, 40 Samson Street, is a single storey brick and tile house dating from the early 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

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House, 40 Samson Street is a single storey brick and tile house constructed as a simple variation of the Victorian Georgian style of Architecture. The walls are painted brick. The roof is hipped and clad with tiles. There is a painted brick chimney. The verandah is under a continuous roof. The facade has timber framed casement windows. There is a limestone and steel picket fence to the front boundary line, and vegetation in the front yard prevents further description of the front elevation.

History

This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") A 1994 photograph shows a brick and tile residence with a brick chimney. A small front porch is evident under the main roof. A 2006 real estate advertisement notes the place as a restored 3-bedroom 1-bathroom residence.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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BAKERY, 41 SAMSON STREET

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Aesthetically significant as a fine example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey stone cottage dating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey former bakery, has stone and brick quoined walls and a zincalume hipped roof and chimney. The concave dropped verandah is supported by timber posts between timber balustrades. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

Lot 4A of 28 contained a cottage in 1900. The Owner/occupier was Thomas Lowden, a watchman. An architectural and photographic report from 1986 is on file at the Local History Collection.

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HOUSE, 43 SAMSON STREET

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Below Threshold -retained on MHI database for historical information purposes only.

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Below Threshold -retained on MHI database for historical information purposes only.

History

Associated with 41 Samson Street, Bakery. Lot 3A of 28 contained a cottage in 1900. The owner occupier was Carl Gershaw, a Baker. By 1910 it is recorded as having a cottage, stable and Bakehouse. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle")

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HOUSE, 45 SAMSON STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey stone cottage dating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area. Has undergone significant alterations but original form remains intact.

Physical Description

Single storey rendered stone and zincalume hipped and half timbered gable roofed house. There are three chimneys with corbelling and a dropped veranda supported by posts. The front and gabled room appears to have been built a later date. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

Lot 2A of 28 is recorded as a vacant lot in 1900 and had a cottage by 1910. This place has an association with the bakery (41) and baker's house (43) Samson Street.

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HOUSE, 49 SAMSON STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey stone cottage dating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area. Has undergone significant alterations but original form remains intact.

Physical Description

Single storey stone and brick quoining and a zincalume hipped roof house. The roof has a brick chimney with corbelling and extends over the veranda which is supported by masonry pillars (probably not original). The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

Lot 30 of 29 is recorded as a vacant lot in 1919. A residence is recorded in 1930. A 1978 photo is on file at the Local History Collection.

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HOUSE, 51 SAMSON STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey cottage dating from the first decades of the twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area. Has undergone significant alterations but original form remains intact.

Physical Description

Single storey painted tuck point brick and zincalume gabled roof house. There is a dropped verandah supported by timber posts and a timber frieze. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

A cottage is recorded on this lot (31 of 29) in 1910/11.

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HOUSE, 53 SAMSON STREET

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House, 53 Samson Street, is a single storey timber and iron house dating from 1905. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 53 Samson Street is a single storey timber and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with painted weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron (or zincalume). There is a rendered corbelled chimney evident. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door with top fanlight flanked on either side by timber framed double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate roof supported by timber posts. There is a low limestone and brick wall to the front boundary line. Vegetation in the front yard prevents further description of the front elevation.

History

Lot 32 of 29 was a vacant lot in 1902-03 owned by ‘Hughes’. The 1905-06 rate book shows a cottage owned and occupied by William Hughes, a police constable. The 1910-11 rate book shows that W Hughes continued to own the property but it was then occupied by a Matt Molloy who was owner/occupier of the property by 1916-17.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 55 SAMSON STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed single storey cottage dating from the first decades of the twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad and stone walls at the rear of the house and a tile hipped roof. There is a corrugated iron bull nosed verandah supported by chamfered timber posts. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

The Rate Books record a cottage built in 1902-03. The number of the cottage was originally 91 and changed to number 55 in 1938-39. A photo from 1978 and two from 1990 are on file at the Local History Collection.

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HOUSE, 57 SAMSON STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed single storey cottage dating from the first decades of the twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and corrugated iron hipped roof house has a chimney with corbelling. There is a bull nosed verandah supported by timber chamfered posts and a cast iron frieze and lattice balustrades (probably not original). The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Samson Street; 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 30, 32, 34, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and the Norfolk Pines.

History

Lot 34 of 29 is recorded as vacant in 1910. A residence is recorded in 1930. Physical inspection indicates that the house was built prior to this date. A "For Sale" description from the "Fremantle Herald" 28th October, 1991, and photos from 1978 and 1993 are on file at the Local History Collection.

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