Residence, 27 Irwin Street

Statement of Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE No 27 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. It has historic and aesthetic value for its contribution to Woodside's high concentration of predominantly Federation period houses and associated buildings. The place contributes to the local community’s sense of place. The place has some heritage value for its intrinsic aesthetic value as an Inter-War Bungalow. The place retains a moderate degree of authenticity and a high degree of integrity. The carport and additions to the rear have no significance. AESTHETIC SIGNIFICANCE No 27 Irwin Street has some aesthetic value as an Inter-War Bungalow. It retains most of the characteristic features of a dwelling of the type and period. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE No 27 Irwin Street has some historic value. It was part of the suburban residential development associated with the expansion of East Fremantle and the subdivision of W. D. Moore’s Woodside Estate from 1912. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE N/A SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE No 27 Irwin Street has some social value. It is associated with a significant area of middle class Federation and Inter-War period development which contributes to the community's sense of place. RARITY No 27 Irwin Street is not rare in the immediate context but Woodside has rarity value as a cohesive middle class suburb.

Physical Description

Interwar Bungalow w Federation Influences No 27 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah extends over the gable bay and is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and windows. The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear and a carport to the north. The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct. The place plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle class suburb.

History

Historic Theme: Demographic Settlement Woodside is a relatively cohesive precinct where most of the places were constructed following the subdivision of W.D. Moore’s Estate commencing in 1912. Most of the lots were sold between 1912 and 1929 and the majority of buildings were completed in this time. Residences were substantial and of various Federation period styles distinguishing the area from the small worker’s cottages of Plympton. The Inter-War Californian Bungalow style residence is also represented in Woodside. The Woodside Precinct remains largely intact in terms of original housing with little infill subdivision or replacement housing. The lot was subdivided and a house built to the rear.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Fair

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