HOUSE, 89 WOOD STREET

Author

City of Fremantle

Place Number

22314

Location

89 Wood St White Gum Valley

Location Details

Local Government

Fremantle

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1898

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 08 Mar 2007

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 18 Sep 2000 Level 3

Statement of Significance

Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed single storey cottage dating from the first decades of the twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and a zincalume hipped roof house. The roof extends over the verandah, which is supported by timber posts between timber balustrades and brackets. There are additions to the rear of the house. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Wood Street; 75, 79, 81, 83, 89, 91 & 93.

History

Constructed in 1898/1899 out of timber. In 1897 ss.29 was subdivided by George Wright. In 1898 it appeared as lot 4 of 29. Number changes: In 1907 it was number 19. Between 1931 and 1940 it was number 69. It changed to 89 between 1964 and 1968. Several alterations were made between 1949 and 1985. A garage was added in 1979. Further additions were made in 1990. On file at the Local History Collection: Building applications, specifications and plans; Black and white and colour photos.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Zincalume
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

20 Jul 2011

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

03 Mar 2020

Disclaimer

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