HOUSE, 13 THOMAS STREET

Statement of Significance

House,13 Thomas Street, is a typical limestone and iron single storey house dating from 1899. 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 limestone, brick and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roof is hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate iron roof with square timber posts. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. There is a hedge to the front boundary line.

History

Thomas Street was not formed until c. 1900 and was named for Captain John Thomas, an early land owner in the area.

In 1899, a cottage was built on the lot. It was owned by William Sweetman, a wheelwright and he lived the cottage with his wife and three children. In 1900, the cottage was occupied by Robert Snell, a miner

In 1935/36, House, 13 Thomas Street was owned and occupied by Julianne Ulrich and in the late 1950s, it was owned by Paulo and Concetta Orlando and occupied by Mercia Sly.

A plan dated 1954 shows a brick house with centrally located front steps. No verandahs are shown on the diagram. A weatherboard building (presumably a garage) was located to the front and side of the house.

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) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment of Fremantle.

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

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