HOUSE, 56 CHESTER STREET (check whether no 54)

Statement of Significance

House, 56 Chester Street, is a typical brick and iron single storey house dating from c1920. 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 Inter War California Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey face brick, rendered masonry and iron house with an asymmetrical facade constructed c1920. The walls are painted and rendered masonry. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The front verandah/porch is under separate half gablediron roof with square rendered masonry piers on face brick bases. The front facade is asymetrical with a protruding front porch The room to the side of the porch has a timber window and iron awning over. Ther eis a garden to the front of the house and no fence.

History

Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester, an early land owner in the area. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street.

In 1895, Subdivision Part 79 of Town Lot 12/13 (later 56 Chester Street) was vacant land owned by Samuel Hill. In 1910/11, the still vacant land was sold to Claude Still and then Ruby Robertson in quick succession. The property was bought by Tamar Hassy c. 1915, and by 1920, a cottage had been built. The property continues to be owned by the Hassy family.

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

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