Residence, 46 Glyde Street

Statement of Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
No 46 Glyde Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a corrugated iron roof. The place has historic and aesthetic value with its contribution to Plympton's high concentration of worker’s cottages and associated buildings. It contributes to the local community’s sense of place.
The place has some heritage value for its intrinsic aesthetic value as a Federation Bungalow adapted in both the immediate Post-World War II period and again in the 21st Century. It retains a moderate to low degree of authenticity and a high degree of integrity.
The rear additions have no significance.
AESTHETIC SIGNIFICANCE
No 46 Glyde Street has some aesthetic value as an example of a Federation Bungalow adapted in both the immediate Post-World War II period and again in the 21st Century.
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
No 46 Glyde Street has some historic value. It was part of the suburban residential development associated with the expansion of East Fremantle during the Goldrush period of the 1880s and 1890s.
SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE
N/A
SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE
No 46 Glyde Street has some social value. It is associated with a significant area of worker’s cottages which contributes to the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

Federation
Georgian W/ Art Deco Adaptation

No 46 Glyde Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an example of a Federation period house. The place was adapted in the immediate Post-World War II period but has since been restored to reflect its former style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnose roofed verandah supported on timber posts.
There are additions to the rear.
The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

History

Plympton is a cohesive precinct where most of the places were constructed in the late nineteenth century and the first quarter of the twentieth century. It is comprised primarily of homes for workers and their families with a high concentration of small lots with timber, brick and stone cottages.
No 46 Glyde Street is an example of an adapted house that has been restored to reflect the Federation Bungalow style.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Low - Moderate

Condition

Good

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