Local Government
East Fremantle
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Metropolitan
81 Alexandra Rd East Fremantle
East Fremantle
Metropolitan
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Heritage List | Adopted | 17 Nov 2015 |
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 15 Aug 2006 | Category B |
Category B |
Aesthetic & Representative
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE No 81 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with a tiled roof. It has historic and aesthetic value for its contribution to Richmond's high concentration of predominantly Federation and Inter-War period houses and associated buildings. The place contributes to the local community’s sense of place.
The place has considerable aesthetic value as an Inter-War Mediterranean style house. The place retains a moderate to high degree of authenticity and a high degree of integrity.
The garage and additions have no significance.
AESTHETIC SIGNIFICANCE No 81 Alexandra Road has considerable aesthetic value as an Inter-War Mediterranean style house. It retains most of the characteristic features of a dwelling of the type and period.
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE No 81 Alexandra Road has some historic value. It was part of the suburban residential development associated with the expansion of East Fremantle and the subdivision of Stephen Henry Parker and James Morrison’s and then Walter Easton’s Estate from 1901.
SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE N/A
SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE No 81 Alexandra Road has some social value. It is associated with a significant area of middle class Federation and Inter-War period development which contributes to the community's sense of place.
No 81 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Mediterranean style. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Alexandra Road and Coolgardie Avenue. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a flat roofed entry porch. The entry porch is supported on rendered pillars. A steel balustrade spans between the pillars. The gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by side lights and a double hung sash window. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials. Lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The place is built on a limestone foundation.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear. A garage has been built to the south west of the lot and addresses Coolgardie Avenue.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct. The place plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle class suburb.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Walls – Limestone, tuck pointed brick and rendered brick
Roof – Tiles
PHYSICAL SETTING The residence is situated on a sloping site with a low rendered wall on the lot boundaries. The garage sits on the lot boundary.
Historic Theme: Demographic Settlement
In September 1883 Stephen Henry Parker and James Morrison of Perth commenced subdivision of 65 acres of land to the north of Canning Road. The subdivision occurred at Swan Locations 63, 176, 219 and the south western portion of Swan Location 306. The subdivision included Preston Point Road, Alcester Gardens, Wolsely Gardens, Victoria Road, Alexandra Road, Parry Avenue, and Salvado Avenue.
The Richmond Precinct was owned by Walter Easton and was named after the town of Richmond where Easton lived in England. In 1901 Easton’s sons subdivided Windsor Estate. New streets to the subdivision of the Windsor Estate were named after various members of the Easton family; Walter, Gill, Stratford and Morgan (later Osborne Road).
Initially lot sizes were generous but sold at a slow rate. The initial development of the Richmond Precinct occurred at Canning Highway and Preston Point Road. Substantial residences were developed on these streets giving precedence to the future development of Richmond. The distinct architecture of Canning Highway and Preston Point Road distinguish Richmond from the surrounding area.
By 1913 there were approximately 40 residences in the area between Preston Point Road and Alexandra Road. Osborne Road, Windsor Road and Gill Street had several buildings apiece by 1913. By 1931 approximately half the lots were developed. In 1921 Richmond Primary School was developed between Windsor and Osborne Road and several Inter-War residences were developed in the immediate area. In the 1930s the Workers’ Homes’ Board developed a number of weatherboard, asbestos, brick and tiled residences. Inter-War style front porches were preferred over Federation style full width verandahs.
Redevelopments have occurred throughout the Richmond Precinct. Large lot sizes have allowed Richmond to be subject to the redevelopment of group and multiple housing. However, significant clusters of heritage dwellings remain throughout.
HISTORIC THEME Demographic Settlements - Residential Subdivision
Integrity: Very High
Excellent
RARITY No 81 Alexandra Road is not rare in the immediate context but Richmond has rarity value as a cohesive middle class suburb.
CONDITION No 81 Alexandra Road is in good condition.
INTEGRITY No 81 Alexandra Road retains a high degree of integrity.
AUTHENTICITY No 81 Alexandra Road retains a moderate to high degree of authenticity.
PRECINCT Richmond
ADDRESS 81 Alexandra Road
PROPERTY NAME N/A
LOT NO Lot 4
PLACE TYPE Residence
CONSTRUCTION DATE C 1935
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Inter-War Mediterranean
USE/S Original Use: Residence/ Current Use: Residence
STATE REGISTER N/A
OTHER LISTINGS N/A
MANAGEMENT CATEGORY Category B
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Style |
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Inter-War Spanish Mission |
Federation Arts and Crafts |
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