Residence, 18 Irwin Street

Statement of Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE No 18 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. It has historic and aesthetic value for its contribution to Woodside's high concentration of predominantly Federation period houses and associated buildings. The place contributes to the local community’s sense of place. The place has considerable heritage value for its intrinsic aesthetic value as an Inter-War Bungalow. The place retains a moderate to high degree of authenticity and a high degree of integrity. The additions have no significance. AESTHETIC SIGNIFICANCE No 18 Irwin Street has considerable aesthetic value as an Inter-War Bungalow. It retains most of the characteristic features of a dwelling of the type and period. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE No 18 Irwin Street has some historic value. It was part of the suburban residential development associated with the expansion of East Fremantle and the subdivision of W. D. Moore’s Woodside Estate from 1912. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE N/A SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE No 18 Irwin Street has considerable social value. It is associated with a significant area of middle class Federation and Inter-War period development which contributes to the community's sense of place. RARITY No 18 Irwin Street is not rare in the immediate context but Woodside has rarity value as a cohesive middle class suburb.

Physical Description

Inter-War Bungalow Porch house w Arts & Crafts Influences No 18 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a pair of prominent gable roofs. The south half-timbered gable bay features a bay window with casements. The entry door is located on the south elevation under an entry porch. The porch is supported on timber posts. The place retains its form and considerable amounts of its detail. There are additions to the rear. The tiled roof has been replaced with corrugated iron. The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct. The place plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle class suburb.

History

Historic Theme: Demographic Settlement Woodside is a relatively cohesive precinct where most of the places were constructed following the subdivision of W.D. Moore’s Estate commencing in 1912. Most of the lots were sold between 1912 and 1929 and the majority of buildings were completed in this time. Residences were substantial and of various Federation period styles distinguishing the area from the small worker’s cottages of Plympton. The Inter-War Californian Bungalow style residence is also represented in Woodside. The Woodside Precinct remains largely intact in terms of original housing with little infill subdivision or replacement housing.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate - High

Condition

Good

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