Residence, 7 Fraser Street

Statement of Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
No 7 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron 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 a Federation Queen Anne style house. The place retains a moderate to high degree of authenticity and a high degree of integrity.
The additions have no significance.
AESTHETIC SIGNIFICANCE
No 7 Fraser Street has considerable aesthetic value as a Federation style house. It retains most of the characteristic features of a dwelling of the type and period.
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
No 7 Fraser Street has some historic value. It was part of the suburban residential development associated with the expansion of East Fremantle and the subdivision of Walter Easton’s Estate from 1901.
SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE
N/A
SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE
No 7 Fraser Street 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.

Physical Description

Federation
Federation Arts & Crafts Bungalow

No 7 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return broken back verandah. The verandah terminates at both ends at a gable thrust bay. It is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay jetties over a bay window. The entry door is located on the west elevation under the verandah. The front facade features render string courses and a corner suite. The roofscape features rendered chimneys. The place sits on a limestone foundation. The lower walls are painted brick and the upper walls are rendered.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear.
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.

History

Historic Theme: Demographic Settlement

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate - High

Condition

Good

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