HOUSE, 10 THOMAS STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 10 Thomas Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1899. 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.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under separate corrugated iron bullnose roof with turned timber posts. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a timber picket 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.

House, 10 Thomas Street was built c. 1955 on the site of an earlier cottage built in 1912/13 for Mr CH Greasley. The original timber and iron cottage cost £120. Mr Greasley continued to own the house until c. 1933. In 1934/35, the house was owned and occupied by John McIntyre.

Following Mr McIntyre’s death in the early 1950s, the land continued to be owned by his estate until 1980. Ivy McIntyre was listed as the occupant during this time. A plan dated 1954 shows the lot as vacant, indicating that a new house was built soon after this date.

House, 10 Thomas Street has had a number of owners since 1980. In 1985, the West Australian newspaper reported that the house had recently been restored.

This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also 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

Historic Themes

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