Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
6 Samson St Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1902
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Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 |
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 2 |
Duplex, 6-8 Samson Street, is a typical single storey limestone and iron duplex dating from 1902. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is a fine example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.
Duplex, 6-8 Samson Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron duplex designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins to the door and window openings, and the corners. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade of each duplex is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed double hung sash windows. The verandahs have a separate corrugated iron roof supported by chamfered timber posts. The duplexes have zero setback, with the verandah balustrades at the front boundary line.
In 1901-02 this land was vacant and owned by John Bateman. By 1902-03 there is a cottage which was owned by John Bateman. In 1905-06 the property is numbered cottage no.8 and cottage no.6. In 1919-1920 Frederick Hollis was co-owner of the cottages. This place was included on the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80.
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 assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
Individual Building or Group
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Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Conjoined residence |
Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Conjoined residence |
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Victorian Georgian |
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Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Wall | STONE | Limestone |
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DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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