HOUSE, 72 ATTFIELD STREET

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House, 72 Attfield Street, is a timber and iron single storey house dating from 1912. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of a typical workers' cottage in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture.

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72 Attfield Street is a single storey, timber and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with weatherboards. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The 'L' shaped verandah has a corrugated iron broken back roof and is supported by square timber posts with decorative timber brackets. There are brick chimneys with rendered corbels. The house has undergone substantial alterations over time.

History

The house at 72 Attfield Street was formerly 188 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1935/36. 72 Attfield Street was built in 1912/13 for Elizabeth Callum (or Callan) and occupied by John Callan. The cottage was valued at £250 at the time of construction. The property was later transferred to John Callan who owned and occupied the place until the early 1920s. It was then transferred to Laura Lousia Fletcher who owned and occupied the place until 1972. The place was then transferred to Pat Laureen Beard. In 1966, a carport was constructed on the block and in 1971 a garage was added. In 1972, the verandah wall, floor joists and flooring were replaced and a new aluminium window was installed in the bedroom. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") A photograph of the place at that time shows that the place had been subject to many additions. The front verandah had been enclosed with fibreboard cladding with aluminium framed windows inserted. The roof was corrugated iron. A timber and cyclone mesh fence was located on the front boundary. Information from a real estate article in 1999 indicates that the front verandah enclosures had been removed and new timber verandah posts with decorative inserts had been installed. The interior of the house had not been significantly changed at this time. The place also had a limestone garage for four cars and a stone under croft.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 73 ATTFIELD STREET

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House, 73 Attfield Street, is a rendered masonry, tile and iron single storey house dating from c.1898. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of a typical workers' cottage in the Fremantle area.

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73 Attfield Street is a single storey, rendered masonry, iron and tile house with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The facade has a central front door with fanlight and sidelights flanked either side by double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate tiled roof and is supported on ionic columns on heavy rendered brick piers. There is a low rendered masonry and metal fence to the front boundary line. There is brick chimney. The front facade of this building has been modified.

History

The house at 73 Attfield Street was formerly 99 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1935/36. This house is first recorded in the Post Office directories in 1898 and the occupant was Alfred Coombs. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this stone house has a verandah across the full width of the front façade. A verandah is located across part of the rear façade. In the back yard of the property are a timber shed and a brick closet. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") A photograph of the house at this time shows that the front verandah of the house had been altered through the removal of the original verandah roof and posts. A new tile roof and supports of masonry and balustrades of decorative metal indicate that this structure is not original. The low masonry and metal wall on the front boundary is of the same design. The main roof is corrugated iron and the front façade is rendered. The original front door and windows are apparent. Concrete steps provide access to the verandah and these are probably not original.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 74 ATTFIELD STREET

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House, 74 Attfield Street, is a limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from 1893. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

74 Attfield Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a corrugated iron bullnose roof and is supported on chamfered timber posts. The symmetrical facade has a central front door flanked either side by double hung sash windows. There is a two storey limestone extension to the rear and a limestone wall to the front boundary. The original corbelled brick chimney is intact.

History

The house at 74 Attfield Street was formerly 120 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1935/36. This cottage of three rooms was built in 1893 for Samuel Vagg and occupied by Joseph Poole, a carter. Samuel Vagg had arrived in the Swan River colony in 1867 and married Matilda Mansfield; they had six children. Samuel was a woodcutter in Fremantle and in c.1900 had a lime kiln in Hamilton Hill. Later owners were John Gillespie, Honora Mullane and during the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s the place was associated with Margaret Bridget Daly and James Joseph Daly. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this small stone cottage has a simple ‘L’ shaped plan with a verandah across the front elevation. A smaller verandah is present across half of the rear elevation. A stonewall is present across the majority of the front property boundary. The back yard is fenced and has a closet. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") A photograph of the house in 1979/81 shows that the house was in relatively good condition with the front verandah enclosed with a cladding of asbestos and louvres. A front fence of timber and cyclone mesh was evident. The roof was corrugated iron. In 1982, plans were submitted to the city of Fremantle for alterations to the place. Information from real estate articles indicates that these renovations included the removal of the verandah enclosure, internal renovations and the addition of a two storey limestone addition at the rear of the place.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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DUPLEX, 75 ATTFIELD STREET

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Duplex, 75 & 77 Attfield Street, is a limestone, brick and iron single storey duplex pair dating from c1900. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Duplex, 75-77 Attfield Street is a single storey limestone, brick and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Both facades are substantially obscured from the street by rendered masonry and timber picket front fences and plantings. The walls are random coursed limestone with rendered brick quoins. The roof is hipped with a dividing parapet wall and clad with corrugated iron. There is a separate corrugated iron verandah roof. There is a timber framed pergola structure to the front of each duplex pair.

History

Duplex, 75-77 Attfield Street was formerly numbered 101/103 Attfield Street. 75 Attfield Street was formerly 101 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1935/36. Duplex, 75-77 Attfield Street is first recorded in the Post Office directories in 1900 and the occupants were James Livingstone and George Smith. It is not conclusive which occupant was in which duplex half. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this stone duplex is a symmetrical design, with verandahs at the front of the building. Each half of the duplex has a timber addition at the rear of the building and a timber closet in the back yard. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") A photograph of the duplex at this time shows that most of the original features were intact including the verandah roof, verandah posts and front windows and doors. 75 Attfield Street had a higher brick wall on the front boundary which included a high timber gate. The front façade is rendered. Information from a 1998 real estate article indicates that the place had been renovated internally and a two storey extension added at the rear of the place. The front boundary wall of the place was removed to enable off street parking and a pergola was constructed at the front. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Dec 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA00595/09) for demolition of late additions at the rear, and a proposed new two storey addition, and a new detached two storey garage and studio accessed from the rear right of way.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 76 ATTFIELD STREET

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House, 76 Attfield Street, is a limestone and iron single storey house dating from c1908. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

76 Attfield Street is a single storey, limestone (possibly a replacement cladding) and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade constructed in the Federation period. The walls are limestone. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a corrugated iron bullnose roof and is supported on timber posts. The symmetrical facade has a central front door flanked either side by casement windows. There is a two storey additional dwelling to the rear and a limestone wall to the front boundary.

History

House, 76 Attfield Street was formerly numbered 122 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in1935/36. 76 Attfield Street is firstly recorded in the Post Office Directories in 1908 and the occupant was Thomas Grant. The 1908 sewerage plan of this site shows this stone house has a simple square plan with verandahs across the front and rear. In the back yard are a timber closet and a small timber shed. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") A photograph of the house at this time shows that the front façade had been rendered and a new verandah roof installed. The verandah posts and balustrades have been replaced and the front windows are replacements. The low brick wall on the front boundary is also a later construction. Prior to 1994 the house had been renovated and extended. The render had been removed from the external facades and a new roof installed. The verandah had been replaced with style closer to the original design with timber veranda posts. A high limestone wall was constructed on the front boundary. At the same time as this renovation new units were constructed on the rear of the lot.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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DUPLEX, 77 ATTFIELD STREET

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Duplex, 75 & 77 Attfield Street, is a limestone, brick and iron single storey duplex pair dating from c1900. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Duplex, 75 & 77 Attfield Street is a single storey limestone, brick and iron duplex pair with an a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Both facades are substantially obscured from the street by rendered masonry and timber picket front fences and plantings. It is thought that the walls are limestone with rendered brick quoins. The roof is hipped with a dividing parapet wall and clad with corrugated iron. There is a separate corrugated iron verandah roof. there is a timber framed pergola structure to the front of each duplex pair. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in June 2009 by Heritage and Conservation Professionals for a DA submission to Council (DA530/08) for a proposed addition to the rear of the house.

History

Duplex, 75-77 Attfield Street was formerly numbered 101/103 Attfield Street. 77 Attfield Street was formerly 103 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in 1935/36. Duplex, 75-77 Attfield Street is first recorded in the Post Office directories in 1900 and the occupants were James Livingstone and George Smith. It is not conclusive which occupant was in which duplex half. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this stone duplex is a symmetrical design, with verandahs at the front of the building. Each half of the duplex has a timber addition at the rear of the building and a timber closet in the back yard. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") A photograph of the duplex at that time shows that most of the original features were intact including the verandah roof, verandah posts and front windows and doors. 77 Attfield Street had a brick wall on the front boundary which is of a later design. The front façade has brick quoins around the doors and windows.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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HOUSE, 83 ATTFIELD STREET

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House, 83 Attfield Street, is a timber and iron single storey house dating from 1913. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of a typical workers' cottage in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture.

Physical Description

83 Attfield Street is a single storey, timber and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with weatherboards. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a corrugated iron bullnose roof and is supported by turned timber posts. There is brick chimney with rendered corbels. The house has an asymmetrical plan form with a projecting front room with a simply detailed gable above facing the street. There are two double hung sash windows with a bullnose corrugated iron and decorative timber awning over. Original double hung sash window and front doorway with fan and side lights appear intact. There is a low level limestone wall to the front boundary line.

History

Attfield St is named after Dr George Attfield, Imperial Surgeon 1854-1879, who qualified in London in 1850. He attended Fremantle Gaol and was Superintendent at Fremantle Lunatic Asylum. Attfield married a daughter of Surveyor-General Roe. He died in Brighton UK c1923. The street was developed from the late 1890s, with the majority of the houses dating from the first two decades of the twentieth century. House, 83 Attfield Street was formerly 117 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in1935/36. House, 83 Attfield Street was constructed for the owner Albert Ernest Sinclair in 1913 for a cost of £260. He occupied and owned the cottage until at least 1920. 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.) A photograph of the place at that time shows that the front verandah was partially enclosed in lattice and most of the original features were intact. The front boundary was fenced in a low asbestos fence. A two stone addition designed by Jeff Roberts was completed in approximately 1995.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 89 ATTFIELD STREET

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Use of limestone as part of the Fremantle landscape gives the City coherence and character. Limestone walls are one commonly encountered example of use of this stone as a building material, most of them dating from the 19th century and early years of the 20th century. It is not known how old this particular wall is.

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A limestone retaining wall.

History

Attfield St is named after Dr George Attfield, Imperial Surgeon 1854-1879, who qualified in London in 1850. He attended Fremantle Gaol and was Superintendent at Fremantle Lunatic Asylum. Attfield married a daughter of Surveyor-General Roe. He died in Brighton UK c1923. The street was developed from the late 1890s, with the majority of the houses dating from the first two decades of the twentieth century. 89 Attfield Street was formerly 125 Attfield Street. Numbers changed in1935/36. 89 Attfield Street is first listed in the Post Office directories in 1900. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows a stone wall between the properties at 89 and 91 Attfield Street. This wall extended approximately half way along the property boundary from the street frontage. The limestone features apparent on this lot are probably remnants of the first buildings on the site. Retaining walls and foundations were most often of the local limestone either quarried on site or transported from the nearby quarries. This place was identified in the "Heritage Report on 19th century limestone walls and steps in Fremantle" prepared by Silvana Grassadonia, for the City of Fremantle, 1986.

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

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HOUSE, 10 BAKER STREET

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House, 10 Baker Street, a limestone and iron single roomed and single storey house dating from at least 1897, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area; it is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area; the place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture; and, this place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance.

Physical Description

A Heritage Assessment was prepared in July 2009 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for the demolition of the existing south side and rear (east) additions and the construction of two storey plus a loft additions at the rear as well as the conservation of the original cottage. Information from this report is as follows: House, 10 Baker Street is a single storey limestone and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The original cottage is one room with limestone (partially rendered) walls and a gabled pitched roof clad with corrugated iron. There are timber framed and weatherboard clad and fibrous cement sheet clad additions on the southern side of the cottage and remnants (mostly demolished) of additions at the rear of the house. The southern side additions as seen on the façade appear to have been added some time ago as the roof of the cottage has been altered to incorporate these additions. The facade has a central front door flanked either side by timber framed windows. The verandah is not original and has a continuous corrugated iron roof and is supported by round steel posts. The edge of the verandah is situated on the front boundary line with a concrete step leading up to the verandah level. There is a red brick chimney to the cottage. The rear additions have been partially demolished and there is a recent concrete slab and some brickwork within this area. A WC remains intact at the rear of the site. There is a flat roofed brick garage with a Colorbond roller door which has been constructed on the northern side of the cottage. There is no significant landscaping and the fence has been removed. Internally, the cottage has a fireplace extant and painted limestone walls. The floor is slate which is not original. Apart from the entrance door there is another door leading to the rear extensions on the eastern wall. There is no ceiling and there are no skirtings or cornices. It is possible that originally there were no cornices to the cottage, although there was a ceiling and skirting boards.

History

Baker Street was originally called Leah Street. The change occurred in the 1908/09 rate period. House, 10 Baker Street stands on what was vacant land in 1903/04 owned by Angel De San Miguel. The 1904/05 rate period records that a cottage had been built and was owned by Miguel. In 1911/12 Miguel was the owner and the occupier was Harriet Postous. By 1920/21 Angel De San Miguel was the occupant and the owner was recorded as Mary Miguel. Miguels resided at the premises until at least the mid1930s. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this small stone cottage has a galvanised iron addition. In the back yard are two sheds; one of timber and one of galvanised iron. There is a galvanised iron closet at the rear of the block. Information from later articles suggests the house has been added onto at various times since its construction. The two rooms at the front are limestone although externally the house is clad in timber. This place was included on the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80. A photograph of the house at that time shows that the house was in good condition with a corrugated iron roof and clad in weatherboard or a similar profile product. A low brick wall of a later design and construction was evident across the front boundary. The ‘Sunday Times’ Home Guide, September 30, 1990 says that the house was originally a two bedroom cottage of limestone with a rammed earth floor, timber batten ceilings and a CGI roof. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in July 2009 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for the demolition of the existing south side and rear (east) additions and the construction of two storey plus a loft additions at the rear as well as the conservation of the original cottage.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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CHURCH (FMR), 12 BAKER STREET

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Church (fmr), 12 Baker Street, a simple single storey, limestone, brick and iron building constructed in the 1890s is a simple example of the Federation Gothic style of Architecture. It is an example of a simple early church building in the Fremantle area. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area.

Physical Description

Church(fmr), 12 Baker Street, a simple single storey, limestone, brick and iron building was constructed in the 1890s and designed in the Federation Gothic style of Architecture. There is a later added face brick porch centrally located on the front facade on the front boundary line. This is flanked either side by arched Gothic windows with brick quoins. The building consisting of a porch area, church hall, and a rear annex containing a kitchen and storage area. Detached Toilet block. The walls are limestone with brick quoining. The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron.

History

Baker Street was originally called Leah Street. The change occurred in the 1908/09 rate period. The Presbyterian Church had been established in Fremantle in the 1880s and the Scots Church in South Terrace was completed in 1890. This building is first recorded in the Post Office Directories for 1897 as the Presbyterian Church and in 1902 as the Presbyterian Sunday School. The Rev. Robert Hanlin (Presbyterian Minister) built a hall for the church on Baker Street in the early 1900s. In 1908 the building is designated as a ‘Presbyterian Chapel’ on a sewerage plan. It does not have the porch entrance, which is later shown. The only additional structure is a brick closet in the rear of the lot. In 1974, a photograph of the place shows it was in a relatively poor condition. The stone work is rendered and the surrounding plantings are overgrown. A cyclone mesh fence is evident on the front boundary. 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") A photograph of the place at this time shows the building was substantially unchanged although some additional buildings on the site have been demolished. In 1994, the building was used as premises for the Jaguar Car Club of WA. It was in good condition with rendered stone walls and a corrugated iron roof. The timber floors and ceiling were still in evidence. By 1997 the building had been converted to a residence with the addition of kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities. In 2000, the building was referred to as ‘Beaconsfield Hall’ but there is no recorded origin for this name. Plans approved by the City of Fremantle for additions at the rear and replacement of entrance in 2008.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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HOUSE, 6 BAKER STREET

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House, 6 Baker Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from the 1860s to the 1890s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

6 Baker Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The facade has a central front door with fanlight flanked either side by double hung sash windows. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof and is supported by square timber posts. The edge of the verandah is situated on the front boundary line with concrete steps leading up to the verandah level.

History

Baker Street was originally called Leah Street. The change occurred in the 1908/09 rate period. The street is first recorded in 1897 in the Post Office Directories. No street numbers are given for the three houses that are recorded in the street. The occupants of these three houses were Frank Hopkins, John Stone and Joseph Chivers. It is likely that 6 Baker Street was one of the first in the street and probably existed prior to the entry in the Post Office Directories. The date of construction had been estimated to be from the 1860s to the 1890s. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this stone cottage had a verandah across the front of the cottage and a small verandah and a timber addition was present on the rear of the cottage. In the back yard were a well and a closet. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED - significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle. A photograph of the place at that time shows that the cottage had been clad in asbestos sheeting and the verandah supports and balustrades had been replaced with metal structures of a more recent design. Photographs of the house in the 1980s and 1990s show that the house had been renovated externally with the removal of the sheeting exposing the stone and brick construction. A separate building used as a studio was located at the back of the property. During the renovations a former workshop was relocated from the back of the property to join the house. This relocated room has design features from the art deco period.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

Condition

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

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TREE, 1 BANNISTER STREET (tree removed)

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25225 West End, Fremantle

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NOT EXTANT This place was identified in 'Fremantle's Landscape: A Study for the Municipal Inventory' as being of cultural heritage significance.

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NOT EXTANT

History

Lot 501 was created from lots 437-439, which had cottages, warehouses, stables etc dating from the 1880s. It has been Parking Area No. 1 since the 1964-68 rating period. On the 27 February 2019 the City of Fremantle’s Council adopted the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetated Areas and determined that this place be removed from the Heritage List and the MHI amended to Historical Record Only.

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NOT EXTANT

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NOT EXTANT

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25225 West End, Fremantle

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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 16 BANNISTER STREET

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25225 West End, Fremantle

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DEMOLISHED

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DEMOLISHED

History

Bannister Street was named after Captain T Bannister who was the buyer of the first allotment in Fremantle. He was an early explorer and at one time the Government Resident in Town.

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DEMOLISHED

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FREMANTLE CLUB, 7-15 BANNISTER STREET

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25225 West End, Fremantle

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The Fremantle Club, 7-15 Bannister Street, a two storey rendered brick commercial building constructed c1906 and is of some cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: The place is of aesthetic value both in its own right and for its contribution to the significance of the West End Conservation Area; The place is of historic significance as an example of a former hotel building in the Old Port City of Fremantle dating from the gold boom period in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, and for its associations as the former Club Giovane Italia; The place is of social significance to the Italian community and contributes to a sense of place to the wider community.

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Bannister Street runs in an east to westerly direction between Market Street and Pakenham Street. 7-15 Bannister Street is located on the southern side of the street. The street comprises mainly of two storey development including the face brick former warehouse constructed 1892. The site comprises the two storey Fremantle Club (c1906) building and additions and the rendered brick two level (1960s) with undercroft car parking building on the west of the former hotel. The Fremantle Club is constructed from tuck pointed brick which has been rendered and has a stucco paint finish. There are single storey additions to the west and the 1960s rendered brick first floor building west of the addition which is accessed from a link to the club. This building is not of any architectural merit. There is a simple parapet and pediment over the entrance on the west side of the façade where the name 'Fremantle Club (Incorporated)' appears. The first floor has a small balcony with metal balustrades and horizontal mullioned French doors and a fanlight which is not original. There are original timber framed double hung sash windows extant. To the ground floor there are some original timber framed windows and a large right sided entrance and a boxed verandah awning, which is not original.

History

Bannister Street was named after Captain T Bannister who was the buyer of the first allotment in Fremantle. He was an early explorer and at one time the Government Resident in Town. The first building on this lot was built during the1840s and was known as the Stanley Beer House. It was later rebuilt as the Duke of York Hotel c1906 when the building was purchased by Swan Brewery Ltd. (referred to as Nos. 25-27 Bannister St). Then following the end of World War 1 and due to the increase in Italian immigrants the Italian Club was formed and established their club in the former hotel in Bannister Street by 1920. As part of alterations at this time the neighbouring duplex was demolished to make way for a tennis court; the residence was retained. When the alterations were completed in 1927 the Italian Club with about 200 guests opened the new headquarters of the ‘Club Giovane Italia’. The premises had been renovated and one of the speakers stated “…that he had not seen a better equipped club premises in the State”. The club was used for Fremantle’s Italians to eat, drink, dance, gamble and, following the extensions in 1927, sleep. Plans for additions to the building were prepared by Allen and Nicolas for 'Club Giovane Italia’ and are dated 1939. The rates records show that the ‘Fremantle Club’ was established in 1952 by owner Wallace Henry Bowers. Adjacent lots at Nos. 7 & 9 were originally a duplex pair and a residence (refer sewerage map image). Numbering changed to 7-15 in 1961. Archival photos showing Bannister Street provides evidence of the former hotel [Refer book 'Old Fremantle' by John Dowson, p 103.]

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING 8-12 BANNISTER STREET

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25225 West End, Fremantle

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Commercial Building, 8-12 Bannister Street, a fine two storey face brick and iron warehouse constructed by 1893 and is of considerable heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is of aesthetic value as a substantially intact example of a early Federation Warehouse style building in its own right and for its contribution to the character of the streetscape and West End Conservation Area; the place has historic significance as a late nineteenth century warehouse demonstrating the features of a building designed for the preparation, storage and handling of goods including wine and spirits at the beginning of the gold boom period, and; for its associations as being built for the significant landowner, businessman and politician George Arthur Davies demonstrating an aspect of his commercial investments and continued ownership of the Davies family; the place is of social significance as a sense of place to the community of Fremantle and for its 1980 adaptation by architect Brian Klopper.

Physical Description

Commercial Building, 8-12 Bannister Street is a two storey English bond brick building. There are stone walls to the ground floor sides and rendered banding across the windows and string course. The building has a zero setback from the pavement and engaged pilasters rising through to the simple parapet. The ground floor has large windows above the low tongue and groove timber doors over the basement level openings, either side of the large central opening, which is four French doors with large arched top lights. The windows are split paned sash with slightly arched fanlights above.

History

Bannister Street was named after Captain T Bannister who was the buyer of the first allotment in Fremantle. He was an early explorer and at one time the Government Resident in Town. Alfred George Davies (1776-1853) arrived in Fremantle on the 'Quebec Trader' in 1834. Alfred Davies purchased land in Fremantle between 1851-1859 including Lots 420,421,428 (8 Bannister) 429,430, 455 and 456. He was married to Hannah Davies who died in 1896. Alfred George Davies (1776-1853) was father of George Alexander Davies (1813-1875) and Grandfather to George Arthur Davies (1846-1897). In 1889 the Fremantle Council granted to George Arthur Davies approval on Lot 428 to construct a warehouse and cellar in Bannister Street Fremantle. The Rates Books show that what is now known as 8 Bannister Street was built in 1893 as a wine store and stable for George A. Davies. Two warehouses, cellars and stables were soon on the site. George Davies had formed his own business after working with his father for a decade who like his father was noted as a brewer, merchant, pawnbroker and he also was a cooper (barrel maker). As a vintner, George A Davies, sold spirits but he became well known for his wine, which he bottled and sold at premises known as the ‘Grosvenor Cellars’, in Bannister Street in Fremantle. ‘Grosvenor Cellars’ made port, sherries, muscats and a pale ale beer called “Magpie Beer”. The cellars also held bottling equipment, which enabled his business to buy in grapes to help fill the supply of his sought after wines. It was noted that, “The cellars are large and extensive and replete with very convenience for the bottling of the precious liquid.” In 1892 Davies was one of only three people who had a colonial wine licence in Fremantle. George married Leticia (Letty) King (1853-1948), in Fremantle in 1875 and they had at nine children. Following George’s death Letty returned to England with most of the children. As well as being a prominent business man, having constructed the Oddfellows Hotel (now Norfolk Hotel) in Fremantle in 1887, George A Davies was a Councillor for the first Town Council formed in 1871 and a Fremantle Mayor in 1894. As an active community member he supported the the idea of in public ownership and instigated the sea baths at Arthur Head. It is believed that George Davies constructed ‘Grosvenor’, 151 South Street Beaconsfield (later Grosvenor Hospital and currently Beacon Yoga) which became his residence. The family also owned extensive land in the area after the taking over the Curedale farm following its foreclosure. The land comprised approximately 80 acres and included vineyards and dwellings. It is unknown where the name ‘Grosvenor’ originated however there was In 1910, the warehouse at 8 Bannister Street was rented by Walter Mews (married to Sophia nee Davies) who used the office, factory and cellars and made confectionery there. He had previously been located next door on lot 430 since 1899. In 1950 Abraham Tate bought the site from the Davies estate which following Leticia’s death comprised only of two brothers of George. By this time the property had been in the Davies family for approximately 100years. The building was later a printing shop before becoming vacant. The 1916 sewerage map shows the warehouse as a brick construction with two large cellars below and a brick residence with front and rear verandahs and stable on the eastern side. In 1978, the owners, RSL Wyola Club, wanted to demolish it for a carpark. The place was saved by businessman and former Claremont footballer John Dethridge and Fremantle architect Brian Klopper, who leased and restored the building in 1979. In 1980 the Bannister Street workshops were opened 7/11/1980 for the use of craftspeople, keeping alive traditional skills such as pottery, shoe making, stained glass making, weaving, toy making, jewellery, wood turning and blacksmithing. In 1980 the inaugural Fremantle Award was given, and Dethridge and Klopper were 'praised for their sympathetic approach to development in Fremantle.'

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HOUSE, 1 BARNETT STREET

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House, 1 Barnett Street is a good example of a stone residence in the Federation Queen Anne style, representing the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The place contributes to a substantially intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape close to the centre of Fremantle.

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House, 1 Barnett Street is a single storey stone house with tuck pointed brick quoining to the corners, window and door openings. There is a zincalume hipped and gabled roof and a faceted gabled roofed bay to the projecting front room of the house.

History

Barnett Street is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. Lot 3 of 935 was originally owned by Lionel Holdsworth. A building was erected on the site in 1891. William Hampton became the owner of the cottage soon after it was erected and remained so until at least 1934. Lionel Holdsworth (1826-1901) was convicted in 1867 for scuttling a vessel "the Severn". He arrived in Western Australia in 1868. In 1876 he was granted his ticket of leave and in 1887 a conditional pardon. He went on to become a mercantile clerk and accountant.

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HOUSE, 12 BARNETT STREET

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The place is a good example of a stone residence in the Victorian Georgian style, representing the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The place contributes to a substantially intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape close to the centre of Fremantle.

Physical Description

House, 12 Barnett Street is a single storey rendered house with a zincalume hipped roof with brick chimney.

History

Barnett Street is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. The site was first developed c1885-1886 when Henry W Hollands, a barman, erected a cottage. In 1975 the City of Fremantle bought 12 Barnett St as part of their small houses project.

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Four Houses

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History

Barnett Street is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. See individual place records.

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