HOUSE, 44 THOMPSON ROAD

Parent Place or Precinct

10945 Thompson Road Precinct

Statement of Significance

House, 44 Thompson Road, is a typical stone and iron single storey cottage dating from the 1900s. 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 North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area. The place is a simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 44 Thompson Road, is a single storey stone and iron cottage with symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. Walls are limestone with red face brick quoins and reveals. The roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. There are two rendered and corbelled chimneys. The verandah is under a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts. The front elevation is symmetrical with two large timber sash windows with side panels and a central front door with wide side lights. There is a timber fence to the front boundary.

History

Thompson Road was named for George Thompson (1838-1874), Fremantle's first town clerk (1871-73). The street is mainly residential, with some commercial development at the northern end between Alfred Road and McCabe Road. The majority of the houses were built c. 1900. Only a few lots on the street remained vacant in the 1920s.

House, 44 Thompson Road was constructed c. 1905. By 1921/22, John Robinson owned and occupied the five roomed brick house. He retained ownership until at least 1936.

A 1939 diagram shows House, 44 Thompson Road as a square house, with a full length front verandah. The house had brick additions to the rear.

By 1949, the house was occupied by Mrs Ida Robinson. At some time before 1955, ownership passed to Mrs Agnes I Robinson, who lived there until the 1980s. Another member of the Robinson family then lived in the house and was the victim of a runaway car that crashed into the front window in 1986, requiring substantial repairs.

This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. It was also included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored).
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

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