Residence, 314 Railway Parade

Statement of Significance

The place has aesthetic value as a largely intact example of a Federation Bungalow style residence built in stone and tile.

The place has historic value for its association with the establishment and development of West Leederville in the early 20th century.

The place has social value as a demonstration of the type of residence occupied by skilled tradesmen and their families in the early 20th century.

Physical Description

A single storey stone, brick and tile house with asymmetric planform, facing Railway Parade. The façade incorporates a projecting bay with timbered gable detail and two timber framed sash windows. The recessed section of the façade incorporates a further pair of timber framed sashes. The hipped roof to the main house was originally clad with Marseille tiles with prominent brick and rendered corbelled chimney but has recently been clad with corrugated zincalume. The verandah extends across the full with of the façade and returns around to the east elevation to the main entry. The deck is timber but the canopy was in the process of being replaced at the time of inspection. The rear section of the building has brick facing to the
narrow section of south elevation and red brick beyond.

History

This portion of West Leederville expanded rapidly in the early 20th century as settlement spread along the railway line in the suburbs close to Perth.

From the readily available information this residence was built c1905 for William Smart (c1856-1920) and his wife Ruth Mary Smart and their three sons. William Smart was born in Dundee, Scotland and he worked at the Midland Railway Workshops following his arrival in Western Australia in 1895. Prior to his death in 1920 he had achieved the position of Leading Foreman Moulder at the workshops. Ruth Smart (c1867-1942) stayed on in the house until the early 1930s.

Aerial photographs indicate that the form and extent of the original cottage have not changed significantly since the mid 20th century although the roof has been reclad with zincalume.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Good

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