SHOP & HOUSE (FMR), 55 SOUTH STREET

Statement of Significance

Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical local shop and attached residence dating from the mid twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of commercial activity in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Shop & House (fmr), 55 South Street is a single storey brick, limestone and zincalume corner shop building constructed in 1954. The walls are face brick and limestone and are set on the front boundary line of both streets. The roof is hipped and clad with replacement zincalume behind a front parapet wall. There is a timber front door to the truncated corner and aluminium shop front windows to both street elevations. A bullnose corrugated iron awning extends across the corner down both sides of the shop front.

History

Shop & House (fmr), 55 South Street was built in 1954/55 for Ivan Katric. Prior to this, there had been a shop and rooms on the lot. These were built c. 1900 and demolished c. 1940.

Salvatore Sciano was the owner in the 1960s and by 1981, House, 55 South Street was owned by the Carcione family.

This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining.
(These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only). (2009 seems to be undergoing restorations)

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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