DUPLEX, 222 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

Duplex, 222-224 South Terrace, is a typical limestone, brick and tile single storey duplex pair dating from c1900. 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

222-224 South Terrace is a single storey, limestone, brick and tile duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with tiles with dividing wall visible through roof. The verandah has a separate tiled roof and is supported by concrete posts with a rendered masonry balustrade. The front façade of each has a front door with fanlight flanked on either side by two double casement windows with leadlight features. There is a rendered corbelled chimney evident. There is a rendered masonry wall to the front boundary line.

History

Duplex, 222 and 224 South Terrace was built c. 1900. In 1914/15, the duplex pair was owned by Mary Laming. Mary and Charles Laming lived at No. 224 while Harold Reid lived at No. 222. [At this time, they were actually addressed 260 and 262 Mandurah Road).
A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows 222 and 224 South Terrace as attached, large stone houses with full length front verandahs and centrally located front paths. Both had brick additions to the rear, as well as attached bathrooms.

By the early 1950s, the duplexes were owned by Caterina Vinci. The Vinci family continued the tradition of the owner living at No. 224 while renting out No. 222. By the early 1960s, Peter Vinci was living at No. 222 and Carmelo Vinci at No. 224. The Vinci family still owned the duplex pair in 1981.

This place was 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

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

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