DUPLEX, 11c MCCLEERY STREET

Statement of Significance

Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey stone cottage dating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area. Has undergone significant alterations but original form remains intact.

Physical Description

Duplex 11/1-11c McCleery Street is a single storey stone and rendered quoining zincalume hipped roof duplex (possibly originally single residence). There are two rendered chimneys with corbelling and a dropped verandah supported by the dividing wall and timber posts. There are two additions at the rear.

History

McCleery Street was named after John McCleery, a Fremantle merchant and auctioneer from 1879 to 1889. He died in 1911.
Duplex 11/1-11c McCleery Street: A cottage is recorded on Lot 11B of 31 of 7 in 1900. The owner/occupier was Walter Sweetman.
In 1991 there was a Strata conversion. Plans are on file for Unit 1 which was completed and for Unit 2 of the existing structure and proposed additions in 1991.

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