HOUSE, 18 THOMAS STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 18 Thomas Street, is a typical weatherboard and tile single storey house dating from 18987. 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 tile 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 tile. The verandah is under continuous tile roof with square timber posts. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. A brick chimney is intact. There is a brick timber picket fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

History

House, 18 Thomas Street was built in 1898. The weatherboard cottage of three rooms was initially owned and occupied by William Batgner. Batgner was a civil and military tailor who had a business on the corner of High Street and Henry Street, Fremantle. He then formed a partnership with a Mr Maddison, and Batgner and Maddison were tailors by appointment to the majority of the volunteer corps in Western Australia. They supplied uniforms to most of the fire brigades and the Salvation Army. They also had an extensive clothing business for both men and women.

The property was sold to Mrs Grose the following year and was rented to George Smith, a coach builder. Mrs Grose continued to own the property until 1920/21; it was occupied by tenants throughout this time.

In 1930/31, a stables and residence (the 34 and 36 Thomas Street) were listed as being owned and occupied by William Courtis, a horse trainer. By 1940/41, the property was owned by the War Service Commission. At this time, i

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially 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

Historic Themes

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