HOUSE, 180 SOUTH TERRACE

Statement of Significance

House, 180 South Terrace, is a typical brick and iron single storey house dating from c1900. 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

180 South Terrace is a single storey, brick and iron house with an asymmetrical façade built in 1900 and designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are red face brick. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is asymmetrical with a front door with fanlight and two double hung sash windows on the protruding front room. The verandah which wraps around the front facade has a separate corrugated iron roof supported on timber posts with a simple timber balustrade. The house is elevated from street level with a set of steps leading to the front entrance. There is a rendered masonry and iron fence to the front boundary line.

History

House, 180 South Terrace was built in 1900 for Isaac Bolton, a coach builder. In that year, the rate book listed four males and four females living in the cottage. Mr Bolton continued to own the property until c. 1920, when ownership passed to Lily Bolton. Between c. 1908 and c. 1920, stables were listed on the lot as well as the cottage. The business of Bolton and Sons was established in 1888 and from 1895, the firm were listed in Henry Street, Fremantle. By 1907, they were also operating from William Street, but by 1910, only the William Street outlet remained. The Boltons occupied House, 180 South Terrace until 1935, when a Mr Porter took over. A Metropolitan sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a large brick house with a projecting front room with a bay window. A verandah ran across the full length of the front of the house and wrapped around to continue down the full length of the side. At the rear, there were weatherboard and galvanised iron attached buildings. A path led from the back of the house to a large separate galvanised building in the yard. A circular fish pond in the backyard is also marked on the plan. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - BROWN -significant for making a positive contribution to the built environment 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).

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