Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
26 Wesley St South Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1903
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Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 3 |
Level 3 |
House, 26 Wesley Street, is a limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from 1903. 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 South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.
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 hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under separate iron roof with square timber posts and corrugated iron balustrade. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. The verandah balustrade is on the front boundary line.
Wesley Street was originally called Russell Street. The name was changed in 1901.
House, 26 Wesley Street was built between 1900 and 1905. In 1905/06, the cottage was owned and occupied by Elizabeth and Walter McMullen. Walter was a Post Office official.
In 1914/15, George Stevenson was listed as the owner and occupant. Alexander Burnett was the owner and occupier in the early 1920s. Pervical Deadman owned the house until his death c. 1949. He lived at 26 Wesley Street with his wife, Gertrude, until c. 1940. They then let the house to tenants.
Subsequent owners include Lesley McCorry (early 1950s), Vojislav Lukich (early 1960s) and James Fletcher (mid-1960s). James Fletcher owned Fletcher’s Bakeries Pty Ltd and c. 1970, his business (including House, 26 Wesley Street) was bought by Tip Top Bakeries. The property has had many owners since that time.
This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. 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.
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 assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Style |
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Victorian Georgian |
Type | General | Specific |
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Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Wall | STONE | Limestone |
General | Specific |
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DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
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