HOUSE, 3 GOLD STREET

Statement of Significance

House, 3 Gold Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from 1905. 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

3 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 hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof supported by timber posts. There is a timber picket fence 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, 3 Gold Street was built between 1901 and c. 1910. A Sewerage plan dated c. 1910 shows a narrow brick residence with a full length front verandah built on the eastern half of the lot it shared with No. 1 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. In 1922, House, 3 Gold Street was owned by William Moore. From c. 1930 until at least the mid-1940s, the house was owned and occupied by Sarah and Horace Middleditch. Cosmo De Pinto was the owner in the 1950s and 1960s and by 1981, House, 3 Gold Street was owned by the D’Arrigo 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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