HOUSE, 43 CARNAC STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 43 Carnac Street, is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey house dating from 1914. 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

43 Carnac Street is a single storey, rendered masonry and iron house with an asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The facade has a projecting front room with a hipped roof over. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof and is supported by steel column pairs with decorative metal details. There is a low brick wall to the front boundary. There is a pair of long narrow timber sash windows to the front room. Front doorway has sidelights and fanlight. Original corbelled chimney intact.

History

Carnac Street is at an elevation from which Carnac Island can be seen, but not the other islands, possibly the reason for the name. Carnac Island was named after Lieut. John Ruett Carnac, of H.M. Frigate Success.
The house has always been numbered 43 Carnac Street; the numbering which occurred in 1934/35 did not affect the properties on the western side of the street.
The house is first recorded in the Post Office directories in 1914, and the first occupant was Fred E. Hines.
This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle") A photograph of the house taken in 1979/81 shows that this house was in good condition at this time. The verandah supports do not appear to be original nor does the low brick wall on the front boundary.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium to high degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining but with some alterations.
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

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

Uses

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