DUPLEX, 132 MARINE TERRACE

Statement of Significance

Duplex, 132 Marine Terrace, is a typical rendered masonry, and tile single storey house dating from c1900. 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 Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

Duplex,132 Marine Terrace is a single storey, rendered masonry and tile house with an asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry with rendered quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with tiles. The facade has a protruding front room with double hung sash windows with sidelights and an awning. There is a separate corrugated iron roof over the recessed section of the front facade. The front door is obstructed by lattice. There is another double hung sash window. There is a common wall with Number 130 Marine Terrace.

History

Duplex, 130-132 Marine Terrace was built c. 1900. In 1901/02, No 132 was owned by Alfred Kidson and occupied by Walter Page, a clerk.

A sewerage diagram dated 1907 shows a brick weatherboard house with a projecting front room and half length front verandah. At the rear, there was a weatherboard addition and verandah. The house shared a common wall with its neighbour at No. 130 Marine Terrace.

Alfred Kidson owned the cottage until his death in the 1950s. It was then bought by Mavis Mews, who still owned House, 132 Marine Terrace in 1981. It continued to be a rental property throughout this time.

This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent mostly 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 good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

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