HOUSE, 6 WALKER STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 6 Walker Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1903. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a broken back corrugated iron roof with square timber posts. There is a two storey weatherboard addition to the rear and a double free standing carport to the side. There is no front fence.

History

A shop was built on the lot in 1897. It was owned and occupied by Thomas Morgan. In 1898, Morgan’s occupation was listed as being a quarryman; from 1899 he was listed as a shopkeeper. Rooms were added to the shop c. 1898.

In 1901, Mary Snarcy was listed as the occupant of the shop. This is the last year that a shop was listed on the property, suggesting that the existing residence was built between 1901 and 1905. In 1905/06, Thomas Morgan was listed as the occupant of the house.

The property was bought by local horse training identity Bartholomew Daly c. 1910. Michael Daly was listed as the occupant from this time until c. 1920, when Amelia Daly was listed as the occupant. Following Bartholomew Daly’s death c. 1935, title to House, 6 Walker Street passed to Amelia. Following Amelia’s death c. 1965, James Dougan moved into the house on a lifetime tenancy. James was married to one of the Dalys’ daughters, also called Amelia.

The property was owned by Amelia’s estate until passed to her daughters Amelia Dougan, Sylvia Fletcher and Adelaide Smith. The three sisters lived in the house until c. 1994, when the house was sold. Additions and alterations were completed to the rear of the house in 1995.

A diagram dated 1954 shows a residence with a full length front verandah on the street boundary. An asbestos addition to one side is also shown.

This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also 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 clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining some additions.
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

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