DUPLEX, 352 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

Duplex, 350-352 South Terrace, is a typical rendered masonry, and iron single storey duplex pair dating from c1897. 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 Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

350-352 South Terrace is a single storey, rendered masonry and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical façade built c1897 and designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roofs are hipped and clad with corrugated iron, with dividing parapet wall visible between the two. The front verandah is under a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof with decorative iron brackets to no.352. The front doors with fanlights are adjacent to each other. There are two brick and rendered corbelled chimneys evident with chimney pots. There is a high level rendered masonry wall to the front boundary line, together with proliferate foliage making further description difficult.

History

Duplex, 352 South Terrace was built along with its partner at 350 South Terrace between 1895 and 1900. In 1901/02, they were occupied by Fred Paton, a clerk, and Charles Hammenstens, an engineer.

By 1930/31, the duplex pair was owned by Richard Mahon. Both residences were occupied by tenants.

A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows 350 and 352 South Terrace as an attached pair of brick cottages. Both had full length front verandahs and a variety of additions to the rear, including galvanised iron laundries.

By 1952, the pair was owned by Egidio Mella. Egidio lived in No. 350 for a time, while No. 352 was leased to tenants. Vitale and Amdeo Marinelli owned both residences in the 1960s.

In July 1979, an application was made to the City of Fremantle for the restoration of the two cottages. By 1981, the duplex pair had been converted into a single residence.

This place was 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).
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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