HOUSE, 92 SOLOMON STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 92 Solomon Street, is a single storey brick and iron house dating from 1910. 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 Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalaw style of architecture.

Physical Description

House 92 Solomon Street is a single storey masonry and corrugated iron house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are red face brick one a limestone foundation. The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron. A red brick chimney is evident. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof supported by timber and limestone columns. The asymmetrical front façade has a front door with timber framed casement windows to the right. There are timber framed casement windows with corrugated iron awning supported by timber brackets under the front gable end. There is a small gabled verandah down the left hand driveway with limestone stairs leading to an additional entry. There is a masonry and steel wall to the front boundary line with a steel gate.

History

Solomon Street was originally known as Mary Street, gazetted in 1905. It changed its name in 1951/52 to honour Elias Solomon, a Fremantle merchant and politician who built a house and lived in this street. Solomon was a Town Councillor 1878-1880, 1883-1886, Mayor in 1889-1891, 1896-98 and 1900-01. He was a state parliamentarian, MLA for the seat of South Fremantle 1892-1901, then transferred to Federal Politics with a seat in the House of Representatives from 1901-1903. Solomon was the first Member for Fremantle in the Federal Government.

The house used to be 176 Mary St. Sewerage Diagram no.74 June 1908 show a vacant lot except for a small galvanized iron structure at the rear. In 1932-33 part of 783, residence no.176 became no.92 Solomon St, owned and occupied by James Joseph Farrell.

This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Yellow: "20th century significant buildings contributing positively to the built environment")

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Low to medium degree of authenticity with little or some original fabric remaining.
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Last Update

Disclaimer

This data is provided by the City of Fremantle. While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this data, the City of Fremantle makes no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damage) and costs which you might incur as a result of the data being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. Under no circumstances should this data be used to carry out any work without first contacting the City of Fremantle for the appropriate confirmation and approval.