HOUSE, 23 JEWELL PARADE

Parent Place or Precinct

22385 North Fremantle Precinct

Statement of Significance

House, 23 Jewell parade, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage of an undetermined construction date. 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.

Physical Description

House, 23 Jewell parade, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with symmetrical facade (with carport to the left hand side). The building is elevated from the street level. Walls are timber framed clad with weatherboards. Roof is hipped corrugated iron with no eaves. Verandah is under main corrugated iron roof. Verandah is supported by timber posts with a simple timber balustrade. Front elevation is symmetrical with two sets of three timber sash windows and a central front door. There is a timber stair leading up to the verandah.

History

The history of the cottage at 23 Jewell Parade is unclear. Available records would suggest that it was built after 1961, but the physical evidence would suggest an earlier construction date. The land was originally part of Lot P45 that was owned by local jeweller and developer, Frederick Mason, and was subdivided in 1892. It remained vacant until 1913 and sometime after this, a portion of the lot was used for stables. In 1940, the location of the stables was shown close to the front boundary of the lot. The building consisted of two weatherboard structures filling the front third of the block. This property (Lot 35) and the adjacent property (Lot 36) were fenced together, suggesting that the properties were linked for single use as stables. In 1955, lots 35 and 36 were jointly owned by two brothers named Christiansen. A weatherboard house was built on Lot 36 but Lot 35 remained vacant. It is not known when the extant cottage was built.

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

Creation Date

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