HOUSE, 92 SOUTH STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 92 South Street, is a single storey brick and tile house dating from c1940. 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 Inter-War California Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 92 South Street is a single storey brick and tile house constructed in the Inter-War California Bungalow style of Architecture. The house has limestone foundations. The walls are painted brick to door height and rendered above. The roof is hipped with a small gable and clad with tiles, and has exposed rafters. There is a chimney with chimney pot evident. The verandah spans the whole front of the house and is under the main tiled roof, at a slightly different pitch. It is supported by timber posts and has a half wall rendered balustrade. The front façade has a central door flanked by two pairs of timber framed double hung sash windows. The house is situated above street level and has central concrete steps leading up to the verandah. There is a recycled brick wall with iron bars to the front boundary line.

History

The rate books show this as a vacant lot in 1934-5.
In November 2008 this dwelling was advertised for sale as a substantial tuck-point brick and tile home with 3 generous bedrooms and a distinct deco flavour. The photo shows a red tile roof hipped to a point with a separate hip extending out of the roof on the right and a verandah under the main roof. The verandah is supported by a low rendered wall that is stepped in a geometric pattern and with pillars supporting plain wooden posts. There is a central front door, and double windows on either side. In 2009 92A South Street is offered for lease, described as an ultra modern town house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and in 2004 92B South Street is offered for sale, described as 2 storey with 2-3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

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

Creation Date

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