HOUSE, 1 GOLD STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 1 Gold Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from 1907. 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

1 Gold Street is a single storey, single room width, limestone, brick and iron house with asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is pitched and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof supported by limestone walls. The front door has sidelights and the windows are double hung sash windows. There is a limestone wall to the front boundary line.

History

Gold Street was gazetted as George Street on 2 September 1904. The land formed a part of a large block owned by Henry Briggs, then President of the Legislative Council. George (Gold) Street was constructed in 1905 at a cost of ₤250. By 1908, a public reserve had been earmarked at the intersection of Francisco Street and George Street. George Street was renamed Gold Street in circa 1921. The majority of the housing stock in the street dates from the late 1890s and early 1900s. House, 1 Gold Street was built between 1901 and 1915. In that year, it was owned by Martha Davis and occupied by Charles Davis. A Sewerage plan dated c. 1910 shows a narrow brick residence with a full length front verandah built on the western half of the lot it shared with No. 3 Gold Street. At the back, there was a small rear verandah and weatherboard sleep-out with two adjoining outbuildings – one of galvanised iron and the other of tin. By 1930/31, the house was owned and occupied by Martha Davis and in the early 1950s, it was owned by Albertina Davis. Albertina rented it to James Gillan for a time, before selling the house to Anka Radetic, who moved in for a few years. Between the early 1950s and the mid-1960s, Anka Zupan was the registered owner of the house. It was leased to tenants throughout this time. Circa 1965, House 1 Gold Street was bought by Battista & Caterina Pariatore. In 1981, it was owned by the Mollison family. 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).

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