HOUSE, 161 EDMUND STREET

Statement of Significance

Aesthetically significant as a fine example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey stone cottage dating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey single faced stone with brick quoining house which has a zincalume clad gabled roof with timber detail to the facade and two rendered and brick chimneys with chimney pots extant. There is a bull nosed verandah which is supported by metal posts onto masonry pillars, which are probably not original. The house has two storey stone with brick detail and gabled roof additions at the rear. There is rendered fence with picket inserts across the front. Stables extant at the rear of the property. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Edmund Street; 112, 117, 119, 125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 132, 133, 134, 135, 137, 139, 141, 149, 154, 155, 161, 162, 164, 167 & 169.

History

Edmund Street was named for Sir Edmund R Fremantle, a nephew of Sir Charles Fremantle the founder of the city. Edmund served with Sir Charles as Flag Lieutenant from 1858 – 1861. He died in 1929 at the age of 93. Edmund Street was gazetted on the 25 May 1922 and was previously known as Marmion Road.
Rate Books show that there were two dwellings listed on the lot from 1901. The first dwelling had been listed from 1897. The listings change over the years until in 1951 /52 only a residence and stables are listed at number 161.

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