HOUSE, 105 HOLLAND STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 105 Holland Street, is a single storey brick and iron house dating from 1913. 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 Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 105 Holland Street is a single storey masonry and iron house constructed as a simple variation of the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are painted roughcast rendered brick and tuckpointed red face brick (stretcher bond). The gable roof is clad with corrugated iron. The front verandah sits under a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof. The verandah is supported by chamfered timber posts with decorative timber brackets. The asymmetrical front façade has timber double hung windows. A face brick chimney is evident. The place has a rendered masonry and iron palisade front boundary fence.

History

This Workers Home Board was built c. 1913/14 and was first occupied by George Stitt. By 1915/16 Harold John Branch was the occupier and remained there until 1946. William Reuben Earl was the next occupier and the lease was transferred to his name while the house was still owned by the Workers Homes Board. By 1947 the house belonged to the State Housing Commission. It later went into private ownership.
The house was originally number 176 but this subsequently changed to 105 and is on Lot 1563. The Lot was originally 1351, Subdivision 1563 but this does not appear after 1912/13.

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).

Uses

Historic Themes

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