HOUSE, 149 EDMUND STREET

Statement of Significance

Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical 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. Has undergone significant alterations but original form remains intact.

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and a zincalume hipped roof house. The dropped verandah is supported by timber posts. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Edmund Street; 112, 117, 119, 125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 132, 133, 134, 135, 137, 139, 141, 149, 154, 155, 161, 162, 164, 167 & 169.

History

Edmund Street was named for Sir Edmund R Fremantle, a nephew of Sir Charles Fremantle the founder of the city. Edmund served with Sir Charles as Flag Lieutenant from 1858 – 1861. He died in 1929 at the age of 93. Edmund Street was gazetted on the 25 May 1922 and was previously known as Marmion Road. Part of a 100 acre land grant to Marshall MacDermott in 1840. The land was subdivided in 1878 and further subdivided in 1901. Sublot 38 was subdivided by McCleary and Johnse. Between 1901 and 1903 cottage 1 of 1 and 2 was constructed. In 1903/04 a cottage and shop are recorded. In 1904/05 the entry is for a cottage and shop 1 of 2 of 28 and in 1905/06 the entry is for a cottage and garden 1 of 5 of 1 and 2 of 38. The house number is 627. This changed in 1937/8 to number 149 and in 1986 to 149, Lot 1. Notable land owners are Captain Marshall MacDermott, Henry Maxwell Lefroy and James Albert Herbert, a Fremantle Town Councillor from 1883 to 1885. See also a private publication "A brief sketch of the long and varied career of Marshall MacDermott Esq J.P. of Adelaide, S.A."

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