HOUSE, 159 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

House, 159 South Terrace, is a single storey brick and iron house dating from c1920. 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 Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 159 South Terrace is a single storey brick and iron house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are rendered. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. There is a rendered chimney with a chimney pot. The portico style entrance is under a central gable. The asymmetrical front façade has a protruding front room under the large gable roof with bay windows under a corrugated iron awning. The house is situated at street level. There is a low face brick wall to the front boundary line. Vegetation in the front yard prevents further description of the front elevation.

History

The rate books show this as a vacant lot in 1909-10.

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 fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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