HOUSE, 22 FINNERTY STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 22 Finnerty Street, comprising a single storey rendered limestone residence constructed 1897 has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
the place has some aesthetic value as an example of a Victorian Georgian style of architecture residence that contributes to the quality of its setting along Finnerty Street and the surrounding area;
the place has some historic value as an early twentieth century residence that demonstrates the settlement and development of the Fremantle area, and;
it is representative of the expansion of Fremantle in response to the gold boom period.

Physical Description

House, 22 Finnerty Street is a single storey rendered and Colorbond hipped roof house with a symmetrical facade and designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are constructed from limestone and have been rendered. There is a pair of timber framed double hung sash windows which have split panes and a central front entrance to the facade. The house is accessed via steep and prominent steps sits above the level of the pavement. The verandah is supported on columns between masonry balustrading which does not appear original. There is a rendered retaining wall at the pavement level and concrete on the ground behind.

A Heritage Assessment was prepared in May 2010 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for a proposal to paint the building externally and removal internally of the timber stud walls and bulk head over the existing counter.

History

Finnerty Street is named for Colonel Finnerty of the Western Australian Pensioner Forces. In 1876, while still a major, Finnerty was in charge when the Georgette tried to obtain the return of the escaped Fenians from the American ship Catalpa. The eastern end of Burt St from East St to the bend also used to be Finnerty St, but was renamed Burt St in 1995.
The house was erected in 1897 for John Scott and occupied by Thomas Scott, an engine driver.
A Heritage Assessment was prepared in May 2010 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for a proposal to paint the building externally and removal internally of the timber stud walls and bulk head over the existing counter.

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 fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

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