DUPLEX, 228 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

Duplex, 226-228 South Terrace, is a single storey brick and tile duplex house dating from 1909. 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

Duplex, 226-228 South Terrace is a single storey brick and tile duplex constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are rendered brick. The roof is hipped and clad with tiles. There is a rendered and brick corbelled chimney. The verandah has a tiled roof supported by pairs of steel poles. The façade has a dividing wall separating the two places, with each entrance door adjacent to timber framed casement windows. There is a high face brick wall to the front boundary line.

History

The rate books show 2 cottages here in 1909-10, but only one cottage in 1920-1.

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 good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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