Terrace Houses

Values

The place contributes positively to the streetscape and to the historical character of Subiaco generally.

Being located close to the railway line, the place demonstrates the strong association between the type of residences built by and for blue-collar workers in the early part of the 20th century and the cheaper land releases that were found around the railway lines.

The place is representative of the type of accommodation used by blue collar workers in the early part of the 20th century.

The place demonstrates the process of gentrification in inner-city suburbs in the later part of the 20th century.

The place has rarity value as one of the few remaining Federation Filigree terraces in WA.

The place is linked visually to the Terrace Houses at 2-8 Catherine Street, Subiaco.

Physical Description

The place consists of 8 two storey brick terrace residences that have two storey timber verandah’s on the western façade. Above the verandah roof of No. 22 is a rendered parapet between two identical bas-relief pediments incorporating the black swan. The place was refurbished in 1982.

History

One of the few remaining terraces in WA containing features similar to those in Melbourne & Sydney. Tenement houses for the working class, built during a period of rapid growth in Perth following the 1890s gold boom.

North Subiaco developed as an area for residential and for the provision of community facilities from the early 1900s. The opening of the railway line established Subiaco as an area within close proximity to Perth for investors and as a place for people to settle. With sales by Real Estate release common, land near the railway platform was the first to be sold. North of Subiaco Road was released in 1896. People settled along either side of the railway line, as the more affordable prices made the land accessible to workers. Recreational facilities with the Municipal Gardens and Subiaco Oval being established for the local Football and Cricket Club also played an important role in attracting residents to the new area. Subiaco became known as the home of hospitals, and health care for the young became accessible with the first wing of a Children’s Hospital at the corner of Thomas Road & Meuller Road (now Princess Margaret Hospital) opening in 1909.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity- High
Authenticity- Moderate

Condition

Good

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