HOUSE, 11 WHITE STREET

Parent Place or Precinct

22385 North Fremantle Precinct

Statement of Significance

House, 11 White Street, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey cottage dating from the early c1890 - 1921. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of North Fremantle. Historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the North Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 11 White Street, is a single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with asymmetrical facade constructed c1890 - 1921. Walls are painted weatherboard. The roof is hipped and gabled corrugated iron with no eaves. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts. The front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room and verandah adjacent. The front room has a timber framed sash window with side lights. A similar window is under the verandah. There is a low rendered limestone wall to the front boundary line. A single storey rear addition is visible from the street.

History

Originally known as George Street, White Street is an early North Fremantle Street. Subdivision of the area was approved in 1897 and residential development continued steadily from that time. The majority of the houses in the short street were constructed between c. 1900 and c. 1920. The name of the street was officially changed to White Street in 1923.

House, 11 White Street was constructed at some stage before 1921 for Annie Munro, who owned the adjacent properties at No. 7 and No. 9 White Street. In 1921/22, the weatherboard house was let out to tenants. The property was purchased by Mrs M. Fenton in 1928/29 and the Fenton family retained ownership until the late 1960s. The place as had a number of owners since that time.

A 1939 diagram shows 11 White Street as being a weatherboard house with a half length front verandah. A number of outbuildings were located against the rear fence. To the east of the house there was an area (encompassing what would have been No. 13 White Street) that appeared to have been shared with the shop and residence at 28 Thompson Road. The area comprised a mix of lawned and paved areas.

Subsequent plans show that the footprint of the house changed little until 1993, when approval was granted for a single storey addition to the rear of the house.

This place was included in the 'North Fremantle Heritage Study' (1994) as a place contributing to the development and heritage of North Fremantle. 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

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, restored).
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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