House, 136 Flamborough St, Doubleview

Statement of Significance

The place represents the provision of rental housing by the State and Commonwealth governments after World War Two; The place is indicative of the standard plan and type of housing constructed by the State Government in the twentieth-century; The place is an example of the second wave of State Housing construction in the City of Stirling following the end of World War Two.

Physical Description

The single storey dwelling was constructed to State Housing Commission plan, Timber Framed House Type M.4. Although the plans are dated 1952, the dwelling does not appear to have been constructed until 1954. The timber framed residence is constructed on stumps and battens, with timber steps at the entrance and rear, a tile roof, and asbestos cement cladding. The front porch is enclosed by lattice sheeting. The exterior of the property appears to be in good condition.
The dwelling comprises two bedrooms, lounge, combined kitchen and dining area, bathroom, laundry and water closet, and a front porch. Some original fittings, including timber floor boards, timber window frames, bathroom fixtures, and doors remain extant.

History

The 2014 Thematic History of Government Housing in Western Australia noted that between 1944 and 1955, 46 single detached residences were constructed within the grid bounded by Newborough, Ravenscar and Herbert Streets and Scarborough Beach Road (south). Houses, 128, 130 and 136 Flamborough Street, Doubleview were constructed in approximately 1954 as part of the second wave of State Housing construction within this area. Aerial imagery dated 1953 shows that although in use, the section of Flamborough Street between Newborough Street and Sackville Terrace, including 128, 130 and 136 Flamborough Street, was not yet paved and there had been minimal construction in the area. The southern portion of Flamborough Street between Sackville Terrace and Mooreland Street comprised a series of completed similar small single-storey houses. By 1965, aerial imagery illustrates substantial residential development along the northern and southern extent of Flamborough Street, and the surrounding street grid between Huntriss Road to the east and Deanmore Road to the west. As of 2015, there has been considerable development along Flamborough Street, including the construction of more modern buildings to replace the original 1950s and 1960s residences.

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