LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 15 WRIGHT STREET

Statement of Significance

The use of limestone is part of the Fremantle landscape and gives the City coherence and character. Limestone walls were built around properties in Fremantle to prevent sand drift in response to an early building regulation dating from the 1830s. Limestone walls are one commonly encountered example of use of this stone as a building material, most of them dating from the 19th century and early years of the 20th century. Most of the limestone in small walls came from local quarries.

Physical Description

Limestone feature.

History

In 1950/1951 Lots 18 and 19 of 29 were vacant and owned by John Luff. By 1951/1952 ownership of the lots had transferred to James Brown Wilson, who submitted plans to Council for the erection of a weatherboard and asbestos dwelling with a tile roof. These plans were approved and passed by Council on 9/5/52. Valued at 1,400 pounds the dwelling was constructed by Mr Wilson who lived in Bannister Street at the time. Plans show a two bedroom dwelling with a front porch, hall, loungeroom, kitchen dinette, sleepout, bathroom, laundry and back verandah. The Council rate records indicate that it was a "temporary" residence between 1952 and 1954, its status changing between 1954 and 1956 to presumably a "permanent" residence. Edward Thomas and Violet Donald Marron took over ownership and occupancy of No. 15 Wright Street between 1952 and 1956. Edward Marron is listed as a lumper in a 1965 Electoral Roll. The Marron's continued to own/occupy No. 15 until 1/9/87. No plans could be located for additions/alterations. No. 15 Wright Street is not listed by the Fremantle Society. This place was identified in the "Heritage Report on: 19th century limestone walls and steps in Fremantle" prepared by Silvana Grassadonia, for the City of Fremantle, 1986.

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