HOUSE, 8 SYDNEY STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 8 Sydney Street is an altered weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1900. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and iron cottage originally with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture, now with a single storey addition to the front of the cottage. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof gabled with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a broken back corrugated iron roof with square timber posts. The front facade was symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. Now the extension to the front is located in front of one half of the cottage. It is of similar materials to the original but designed in a contemporary manner. There is a limestone and timber slat fence and gate to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

History

House, 8 Sydney Street was built in 1901. It was owned by William Jeromeson, a miner. In 1905/06, Jeromeson was still the owner and occupant. In this year, his occupation was listed as ‘railway employee’.

The cottage was bought by Edward Coolahan in 1912. It was then addressed 10 Sydney Street and continued to the Coolahan family home until the mid-1950s. The street number was changed to 8 Sydney Street in 1940/41.

A diagram dated 1954 shows a weatherboard house, well set back from the street, with a full length front verandah. A centrally located path linked the house with the street. At the rear, a large weatherboard building extended down one side of the block. The extension was connected to the main house via a small verandah.

The house has had many owners since the 1950s.

This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also 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 good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

Uses

Historic Themes

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