Residence, 37 Hamilton Street

Statement of Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
No 37 Hamilton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a corrugated iron roof. It has historic and aesthetic value for its contribution to Woodside's high concentration of predominantly Federation period houses and associated buildings. The place contributes to the local community’s sense of place.
The place has exceptional heritage value for its intrinsic aesthetic value as a Federation Bungalow. The place retains a high degree of authenticity and a high degree of integrity.
The additions have little significance.
AESTHETIC SIGNIFICANCE
No 37 Hamilton Street has exceptional aesthetic value as a Federation Bungalow. It retains most of the characteristics of a house in the period.
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
No 37 Hamilton Street has considerable historic value. It was part of the residential development associated with the expansion of East Fremantle and the subdivision of W. D. Moore’s Woodside Estate from 1912.
SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE
N/A
SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE
No 37 Hamilton Street has considerable social value. It is associated with a significant area of middle class Federation and Inter-War period development, which contributes to the community's sense of place.
RARITY
No 37 Hamilton Street is not rare in the immediate context but Woodside has rarity value as a cohesive middle class suburb.

Physical Description

Federation
Federation w Regency Influences

No 37 Hamilton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place comprises an original house with a significant expansion. The front elevation to Hamilton Street is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width return bullnose verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with cast metal lace. The walls are limestone and all quoins are brick. The gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a pair of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features tall chimneys with rendered caps.

Around the corner in Fletcher Street the additions follow a similar architectural theme creating a seamless blend between old and new.
The place retains its form and details.

The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct. The place plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle class suburb.

History

Woodside is a relatively cohesive precinct where most of the places were constructed following the subdivision of W.D. Moore’s Estate commencing in 1912. Most of the lots were sold between 1912 and 1929 and the majority of buildings were completed in this time. Residences were substantial and of various Federation period styles distinguishing the area from the small worker’s cottages of Plympton. The Inter-War Bungalow style residence is also represented in Woodside.

The Woodside Precinct remains largely intact in terms of original housing with little infill subdivision or replacement housing.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: High

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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