HOUSE, 9 THOMAS STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 9 Thomas Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1898. 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 an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof gabled with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof. here is a low rendered masonry fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

History

Thomas Street was not formed until c. 1900 and was named for Captain John Thomas, an early land owner in the area.

In 1898, a weatherboard cottage of three rooms was built on the lot. It was owned by James Back and occupied by Charles Fielding, a manager. The house had a number of tenants between 1900 and c. 1925, including a tram conductor, smelter and engine driver.

James Back continued to own the property until c. 1925. In 1929/30, Laura Weble sold House, 9 Thomas Street was to Dorothy Erwin. Guy Matejcich was listed as the occupier in 1934/35 and as the owner in 1944/45.

In 1949/50, the house was bought from Alice Davis. Thomas and Lottie Day owned and lived in House, 9 Thomas Street from 1949/50 to c. 1965. The house has had a number of owners since that time.

A plan dated 1954 shows a typical South Fremantle house with full length front and rear verandahs.

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

Historic Themes

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