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The place has interest as a substantial Federation Queen Anne style of residential building. The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890’s gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The place represents the changing demographic character of the city fringe of Perth as expansion of transport services enabled the more well-to-do members of society to move further afield to newly developed suburbs. The place is representative as an example of a residential building dating from the late nineteenth century.

Physical Description

Single storey brick building with hipped corrugated iron roof. Faceted bay windows on front elevations. Return verandah to front and east side supported on rendered piers. Panelled timber front doors with fanlight. Rendered chimneys with cornices.

History

This residence is indicated on the City of Perth's c1895 Water Map. Mrs M. Finngean is listed in the Post Office directories as running a lodging house there in 1924 and 1929, and Mrs Daisy King is listed in 1935-36, the place still operating as a lodging house. Some of the street numbers along Aberdeen Street were to change over the years and it is believed that this was originally No. 102, the home of Mrs Von Bibra, who acquired Lot 323 in 1905 and presumably built this house. The place then operated for a number of years as a women's health care house.

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Integrity - Medium Authenticity - Medium. Original form of the building generally intact. The verandah details have been altered.

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The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890s gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The place is an example of a modest residential building dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.

Physical Description

Single storey Queen Anne Federation brick house with hipped iron roof. Original verandah enclosed, and details lost, in boarded up condition. The place has been altered over time.

History

Little information could be found for this place.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium authenticity.

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15858 Northbridge Precinct

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Historic value: The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890s gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The place represents the changing demographic character of the city fringe of Perth as expansion of transport services enabled the more well to do members of society to move further afield to newly developed suburbs. The place is associated with Neil McNeil, promienent West Australian businessman.

Physical Description

Single storey residential building with hipped corrugated iron roof with verandah to front under a separate roof. Faceted bay window. Random masonry infill panels below sill level. Brick chimneys with corbelling. The face brickwork has been painted. Original verandah details lost. A high perimeter fence obscures the building.

History

In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork. This residence appears on the c.1895 Water Map for the City of Perth. Although the street numbers have changed along Aberdeen Street, photographic evidence and listings in the Post Office directories suggest that this was once the home of Neil McNeil, the prominent West Australian businessman. Prior to 1898 McNeil had a mansion, 'The Cliffe', built by architect J. J. Talbot Hobbs in Peppermint Grove. A photograph of 116 Aberdeen Street, dated 1893 and captioned as the home of Neil McNeil, and various references in the Post Office directories for 1904 (then listed as No.118) and 1915, suggests this was a town residence both before and after the construction of 'The Cliffe'. There were also other residents listed for No.118 (now No.116), for example, James Capom (PO directory for 1893-6,) and Caporn and Frederick Draper (builder), tor 1897, and George Ferrier and Frederick Draper, for 1900. In 1924, Mrs H. Jersoe was listed.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it is mostly intact with original details.

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15858 Northbridge Precinct

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The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890's gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The place is associated with the Hon. Frederick Piesse and builder, Robert O. Law.

Physical Description

Single storey brick shop with hipped tile roof and attached residence to rear. Parapet and cantilevered awning to street. Shop has large aluminium framed windows. Timber frame windows on residence. Face brick chimney with rendered cornice. A shopfront has been added to the house at some point in the past. The house has been extended towards Aberdeen street compared to the c1950 sewer map.

History

This house was apparently the residence of the Hon. Frederick Piesse, c.1897, then of the prominent Perth builder Robert O. Law (1900 and 1904 PO Directories). Law was involved with contract work on the City's sewerage system, and the State's railways, as well as undertaking major building projects, such as the Perth Mint, Harry Boan's department store, and Surrey Chambers for Neil McNeil, who lived next door at No. 118. Another well known identity in the neighborhood at this time was J. S. Battye, who lived across the road at 'Nuestro Nido'. In 1924, a Miss M. Scott, a dancing teacher, lived there with Mr Walter Scott.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low authenticity. Residence to rear probably predates shop. Low authenticity.

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Alexander Galleries Warehouse

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15858 Northbridge Precinct

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15785 TAFE

Statement of Significance

The place has aesthetic significance as an Inter-War Functionalist building of restrained design. The place forms part of a group of educational buildings and makes a positive contribution to the streetscape. The place demonstrates social value with the close association that TAFE has established with the Northbridge community.

Physical Description

Two storey commercial building with rendered facade and large metal framed windows of horizontal, Corbusian window motif proportions and with projecting masonry surrounds.

History

In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995).

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - Medium Authenticity - High

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15858 Northbridge Precinct

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The place is of aesthetic significance as an integral component of a group of residential buildings representing the pattern of settlement in Perth from the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries. The place is of historic significance because it reflects the way of life of the wealthier residents of Perth in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The place is a representative example of a residential property in Perth dating from the late nineteenth century to early twentieth century. The place represents the changing character of the Perth community from the gold rush settlement period to the period of settlement by various ethnic communities, to the present.

Physical Description

Single storey residential building with medium pitched hipped and gabled roof. Prominent cornice pointed arched air vent to gable. Roof tiles not original. Front windows and verandah modified. The original front door with sidelights and fanlights remains extant, however the front windows were replaced circa 1050s. The front verandah was replaced with a concrete slab, steel posts and balustrade. The building features elaborate eaves brackets with a decorative leaf motif. The only other known example being on the adjacent house. Internally the building has undergone some alterations circa 1950s. Two rooms have been opened into one and a new fireplace constructed. The building retains two original marble fireplaces one of which has been relocated. There are six original rooms and a central passage with moulded decoration. Leadlights to the passage door and front door are probably not original but are not recent and are finely executed. The proportions of the rooms are generous. The building is part of an intact group of heritage places. The house was originally identical to the adjacent house which is more intact externally.

History

In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork. Col Joseph A Campbell was listed at the property from 1910 until 1933. He was the secretary of St John Ambulance. In 1933 Peter Klkulas was listed at the property. The house was purchased by the family of Mrs Malaxos as a family home in 1933. The building was subsequently altered internally and externally in the style of the period. The building originally had extensive gardens featuring fruit trees and vegetables, stables and a brick well which is extant in 2000.

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Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as there are some alterations to the building.

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The use of the place by Greek migrants from 1932 to 2014 is indicative of the period when many Greek families moved into this part of Northbridge and the neighbourhood consolidated as the social and religious centre of Greek cultural life in Western Australia.

The place represents the period up to the 1950s of strong Castellorizian influence in the State.

The place is associated with the well-known and influential Kakulas family, migrants from Castellorizia, and with a long-serving Greek Orthodox priest, Rev Christopher Mannessis.

The place is a rare surviving example of a group demonstrating the move of Greek migrants into Northbridge in the interwar years.

Physical Description

The group comprises three single-storey brick and tile former residences on the north side of Aberdeen Street, centrally within the block between Lake and Palmerston Streets. The brick of No.120 and No.122 is smooth-rendered, while No.124 is unpainted brick. Numbers 120 and 122 have very similar overall form and detailing, including matching stone quoining and lancet vent in the gable, but documentary evidence suggests they were constructed at least five years apart. Both have hipped gable roofs, with an asymmetrical façade comprising a gable end and a small porch. No.124 is an elaborate rendition of Federation Queen Anne style, with a decorative timber verandah wrapping the south and east side and twin gables embellished with ornamental stucco. All three are paved from the building to the footpath, with small plantings, except for a large Norfolk Island Pine in front of No.122. Driveways run to the rear of the buildings. There are small rear courtyards at No.120 and No.124, but No.122 extends the full length of the lot.

History

A very small number of Greeks had been in Western Australia in the nineteenth century, and appear to have lived without significant contact with each other. The first arrival from Castellorizio was Athanasios Avgoustis, who used the anglicised name Arthur Auguste. Auguste settled in Western Australia from 1896. He encouraged relatives and friends from Castellorizia to join him. Auguste was the first leader of the Castellorizian Association (Brotherhood) in Perth, formed in 1912. By 1914, approximately 140 Castellorizians had followed him to Western Australia. Initially this was mostly men, but by the 1920s many of the male migrants had settled sufficiently to send home for brides, and the gender balance began to even out. The economic prosperity brought to Western Australia by the 1890s gold boom and the associated increase in population led to the expansion of Perth and its division by the construction of the Perth-Fremantle railway. Many of the original large Perth Town Lots were subdivided and a rush of building established housing in what would later become the inner suburbs, including to the north of the railway line (later Northbridge). Post Office Directory listings of the three residences of Greek Housing Group, Aberdeen Street prior to their Greek ownership are as follows: No. 120 Aberdeen Street (numbered 126 up to 1907): The earliest available Post Office Directory, from 1893, has J.A. Campbell located in this block. Campbell remains the occupant through to 1933. From 1898 to 1909, the place is listed as Cameron Lodge, managed by Captain and later Colonel Joseph A. Campbell. From 1908 to 1933, the St John Ambulance Association is also listed at the place, with Campbell as its secretary. Cameron Lodge is last listed in 1909. No. 122 Aberdeen Street (numbered 128 up to 1907): First listed in 1897, as the private residence of Hon Frederick H Piesse, Commissioner of Railways & Director of Public Works. In 1898, Piesse remains as the occupant and the place is noted to be called ‘Katanning Villa’. In 1899, the place is listed as occupied by John McKenna, inspector of police. In 1900, the residence is listed as occupied by William Trethowan, medical practitioner. Although it was not consistently medical rooms through the next decade, in 1910, it is again listed as medical rooms, with resident doctor Roy C. Merryweather. In 1916 and 1917, the occupant is listed as Mrs L. Bevan, nurse. From 1918, the occupant is John T Rocke, who remains through to 1931. No. 124 Aberdeen Street: First listed in 1913. Occupied by William Neail 1913 to 1917, then from 1920 to 1929 by baker Frank Bricknell, who operated a bakery from the Newcastle Street end of his block. Various residents occupied the place in the 1930s, most of whom seem to have been associated with this bakery. Although Joseph Campbell was listed at 120 Aberdeen Street until 1933, he died in 1924, aged 81. Campbell was born in Ireland and served in the British armed forces from the age of fifteen, including serving in India and Egypt, before arriving in Western Australia as Chief of Instructional Staff in 1886. He retired from the military in 1902 and in his retirement was heavily involved in the St John Ambulance Society. One of his sons died at Gallipoli and another in a car accident shortly before Campbell’s own death. In the interwar years, Northbridge became a popular area for Greek migrants to settle, especially after a Hellenic Community hall was built on Parker Street in 1925, less than 100 metres from Greek Housing Group, Aberdeen Street. By the 1930s, Northbridge was firmly established as the Greek community’s ‘residential, cultural and religious heartland’, with the area acquiring a Greek character. Greek families took up land particularly in Aberdeen, Francis, Lake, Newcastle and Pier Streets. For example, by the mid-1930s, thirty Greek families were listed in about 600 metres of Lake Street, between Stuart and Roe Streets. There were nine Greek residences in Aberdeen Street and eight in the short length of nearby Shenton Street. Greek residences generally had lemon and/or olive trees, and often grape vines, planted in their Northbridge gardens to create a sense of their Mediterranean origins. Many of the Greek families who had been in Fremantle moved to Northbridge in this period. It appears they largely moved into existing residences and, as such, the architecture of the area largely did not change to reflect the increasingly Greek population. The first Greek Orthodox priest arrived in Western Australia in 1911. The Greek community fund-raised for many years and finally in 1922 purchase land in Parker Street, Northbridge, for a future church. The site was reportedly largely funded by Arthur Auguste, and its location was chosen due to several influential Castellorizians living in the vicinity, include Peter Michelides on Lake Street. The Castellorizian Brotherhood, recognising that Greek migrants were increasingly arriving from other parts of Greece, in 1923 formed a second organisation, the Hellenic Community of Western Australia. A Greek community centre was built on the Parker Street land in 1925 and a large Greek Orthodox Church completed in 1935-1937. The clergyman for the Greek Orthodox church, Reverend Christopher Mannessis, was listed at 122 Aberdeen Street from 1932 until to at least the end of the 1940s. He was the first Greek resident to occupy a house in this block of Aberdeen Street. It is likely that the residence remained in use by Orthodox clergy until a rectory was purchased ‘south of the church’ in 1962. Peter Kakulas is listed at 120 Aberdeen Street from 1934 until the end of the directories in 1949. Peter Kakulas arrived in Western Australia in 1918. He was not one of the brothers who ran the Kakulas Brothers store, but he has been noted as a ‘greengrocer’ and presumably had some involvement in the family business. Peter Kakulas married Pelagia Theofilos in 1931. Their sons Bartley Kakulas QC and Theo Kakulas founded Kakulas Legal, Barristers and Solicitors, in 1957, which is now run by Bartley’s son Peter Kakulas. Peter Varthalamos Kakulas of Perth is listed as dying at the age of 60 in the 1967 and Pelagia Peter Kakulas of Northbridge as dying at the age of 82 in 1992. It appears likely that these are the people listed at Aberdeen Street in the 1930s-1940s. Further research would establish whether they still lived at the same address into the 1990s. Pelagia Kakulas was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1983 for ‘service to ethnic welfare’. No. 124 Aberdeen Street first passed into Greek ownership in 1939, when it was bought by the Stavros and Michael Kakulas, brothers who operated Kakulas Brothers grocery store. It appears their mother lived there until her death, after which Michael and his wife Despina (married 1948) lived there as their family home. It remains owned by Michael’s daughter in 2015. In 2010, Michael Kakulas was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to the Greek Orthodox community. In 1949, the last Post Office Directories list 120-124 Aberdeen Street as the only Greek residences in this section of Aberdeen Street. After World War II, peace treaties saw the island of Castellorizo demilitarised and returned to Greece. At the time, there were only 663 people remaining on the island, but around 1,500 Castellorizians in Western Australia. The population of predominantly Castellorizian pre-war Greek migrants were foundational in both the establishment and the continuation of Greek community networks, organisations and facilities in the State. However, post-war immigration programs especially from the mid-1950s brought migrants from all over Greece, who settled throughout Western Australia, reducing the influence of both Northbridge and the Castellorizian community in the wider Greek presence in the State. The rear section of the lots of all three residences were cleared for construction of the Northbridge tunnel between 1995 and 2000, but it does not appear that any portion of the three buildings was demolished in this process. Extensions have been added at the rear of both 120 and 122 Aberdeen Street. At least part of the extensions at 122 Aberdeen Street appears to date from before World War Two. No. 124 Aberdeen Street is very intact and does not appear to have been substantially added to since its construction. All three former residences are now in use as offices or, in the case of 124 Aberdeen Street, vacant awaiting an office tenant.

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The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of a residential building dating from period around the turn of the century. The increasing affluence of the community following the gold boom is reflected in the increased use of decoration. The place is of aesthetic significance because it contributes to the visual quality of its location. The place is of aesthetic significance as an integral component of a group of residential buildings representing the pattern of settlement in Perth from the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries. The place is of historic significance because it reflects the way of life of the wealthier residents of Perth in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The place is a representative example of a residential property in Perth dating from the late nineteenth century to early twentieth century. The place represents the changing character of the Perth community from the gold rush settlement period to the period of settlement by various ethnic communities, to the present.

Physical Description

Single storey residential building with medium pitched hipped gabbled roof. Distinguished by prominent cornice, quoining and pointed arched air vent to gable. Roof tiling not original. Alterations to the front verandah.

History

In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork. In 1932 the minister for Greek Church, Reverend Christopher Mannessis, is listed at the address. This is close to the Greek Church on Parker Street and reflects the changing demographic of Northbridge at the time. Prior to this several different people lived at the property including a doctor Roy Merryweather.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium level of integrity. Medium level authenticity as it is largely intact roof tiling and verandah not original. Addition to rear of building.

Condition

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House, 124 Aberdeen St, Northbridge

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15858 Northbridge Precinct

Values

The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of a residential building dating from the period around the turn of the century. The increasing affluence of the community following the gold boom is reflected in the increased use of decoration.

The place contributes to the visual quality of its location.

The place is of aesthetic significance as an integral component of a group of residential buildings representing the pattern of settlement in Perth from the late 19th to the 20th century.

The place reflects the way of life of the wealthier residents of Perth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Physical Description

The place is an asymmetrical residential building with tin gables embellished with stucco decoration. It is distinguished by prominent chimneys and return verandah with ornamental timber fretwork and eaves decoration. It has a woven wire fence and iron gate.

History

Before the Gold rush period of the 1890s, the Northbridge area mainly consisted of market gardening land use with a few workers cottages up until the 1880s.However, with the push from farmers to drain more land and provide more roads for more effective market gardening, combined with the opening of the Guilford to Fremantle railway in the late 1880s the area north of the city gradually became more attractive to businesses and property investors. It was not until the huge economic growth and population increase due to the gold discoveries in the Murchison and then Kalgoorlie regions that lead to the redevelopment of the Northbridge area. The increased demand for accommodation close to the city sparked a significant increase in land purchase and subdivision by property speculators. Property owners developed residential and commercial properties often for rental purposes. The resulting area was a mixture of land use and social class. Tradespeople, shopkeepers, workers and the upper class, all occupied Northbridge. There was a large variety of commercial and light industry such as grocers, butchers, chemists, laundries, bakeries, cabinetmakers and stables. Most residences were modest, although there were a few grander homes, often built for the property owners themselves. With the opening of the tram in 1899 in Perth wealthy residents moved to the new suburbs leaving the Northbridge area home to residents of lower socio-economic status, often migrants. In later years the area continued to attract migrants, with many of these continuing to establish commercial enterprises.

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Statement of Significance

The place has interest as a good example of a Federation Queen Anne style of residential building with fine detailing and original front fence. The place forms a part of a group of residential buildings and contributes to the historic character of the area. The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890's gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The single storey residence set back from the street with a low front fence forms part of a streetscape that contributes to the community's sense of place. The place is a rare as an example of a well-maintained late nineteenth and early twentieth century residential building, with original features intact, still extant within proximity to Perth City centre. The place is representative as an example of a modest residential building dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.

Physical Description

Asymmetrical residential building, tin gables embellished with stucco decoration, face the street. Distinguished by prominent chimneys and return verandah with ornamental timber fretwork and eaves decoration. Woven wire fence and iron gate.

History

In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork. There were many people listed at this property in the Wise’s Post Office directories during the twentieth century. During the 1930s the property was used as a boarding house and it was advertised as “superior board and residence for men, with private family, soft washing, walking distance to city” and “board and lodgings men, 1 pound, ladies 15 shillings, pensioners 12/6. Also rooms unfurnished opposite park and post office.”

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High level of authenticity as it is largely intact.

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15858 Northbridge Precinct

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The place has interest as a modestly detailed example of a Federation Queen Anne style of residential building. The place forms a part of a group of residential buildings and contributes to the historic character of the area. The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890's gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The single storey residence set back from the street with a low front fence forms part of a streetscape that contirbutes to the community's sense of place. The place is rare as an example of a late nineteenth and early twentieth century residential building, with original features intact, still extant within close proximity to Perth City centre. The place is representative as an example of a modest residential building dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.

Physical Description

Single fronted single storey residential building with medium pitched hipped roof and bull nose verandah.

History

In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork. There were many people listed at this property in the Wise’s Post Office directories during the twentieth century. From 1925 George Wells is listed at the property.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it has lost original window and door.

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The place has interest as a modestly detailed example of a Federation Queen Anne style of residential building with fine detailing and original front fence. The place forms a part of a group of residential buildings and contributes to the historic character of the area. The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890's gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The single storey residence set back from the street with a low front fence forms part of a streetscape that contributes to the community's sense of place. The place is a rare as an example of a well-maintained late nineteenth and early twentieth century residential building, with original features intact, still extant within close proximity to Perth City centre. The place is representative as an example of a modest residential building dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.

Physical Description

Single fronted single storey residential building with medium pitched hipped roof and bull nosed verandah.

History

In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork. There were many people listed at this property in the Wise’s Post Office directories during the twentieth century.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it has lost original window and door. Building has a two storey addition to the rear.

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14590 Northbridge Urban Renewal Area

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The place is of aesthetic significance as a Federation Queen Anne style residence with a façade of symmetrical design. The place is of historic significance as it reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890’s gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The place has historic significance as it represents the changing demographic character of the city fringe of Perth as expansion of transport services enabled the more well-to-do members of society to move further a afield to newly developed suburbs.

Physical Description

Single storey residential building with pitched roof and tall chimneys with terra-cotta pots. Small recessed verandah double fronted with bay windows and gables. The building may have originally been a pair of cottages

History

In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork. In 1929 the place was listed as being the address for the Women's Christian Temperance Union, as well as containing apartments. In 1949 it was operating as the Frances Willard Hostel.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - Medium/Low Authenticity - Medium. Original form but has lost most of original detail. Gable infills are not original, the verandah has been removed and windows have been modified.

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15858 Northbridge Precinct

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11509 Aberdeen Street Precinct

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The place has interest as a substantial Federation Queen Anne style of residential building. The place forms an integral part of a group of residential buildings and contributes to the historic character of the area. The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890's gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The place represents the changing demographic character of the city fringe of Perth as expansion of transport services enabled the more wealthy members of society to move further afield to newly developed suburbs. The place is associated with Richard Sholl, the Post-Master General, during the period he occupied the house. The substantial single storey residence forms part of an intact streetscape that contributes to the community's sense of place. The place is rare as an example of a late nineteenth century residential building still extant within close proximity to Perth City centre. The place is rare in the study area as an example of a substantial residential building set within large gardens. The place is representative as an example of a substantial residential building dating from the late nineteenth century.

Physical Description

Single storey asymmetrical residential building with steeply pitched hipped and pyramidal roof, return verandah has its own roof. Building modified and extended to suit commercial purpose.

History

This house appears to be one of the earliest substantial homes to be built in the area. Mr Richard Sholl, the Post-Master General, acquired two lots, Y163, which extended from Newcastle Street through to Aberdeen Street and lot Y165, which occupied the south east corner of the block bounded by Palmerston and Aberdeen Streets, and adjacent to Lot Y163. Here he erected his home 'Lancewood' in c1888-9 (possibly earlier) and lived there for a number of years. As with Newcastle Street, Aberdeen Street underwent a change in its house numbers. In 1904 the house is listed at No. 164. In 1924 and 1935-6 Mr William s. D. Blackhall is listed as being the resident. In 1949 Mrs Lily Empson resided there. In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as the form intact, with internal modifications.

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11509 Aberdeen Street Precinct

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The place is rare as a substantial Victorian Italianate style residence still extant within the Perth region. The place is a fine example of a substantial, Victorian Italianate style, residential building set within an established garden. The place forms an integral part of group of residential buildings and contributes to the historic character of the area. The place reflects the expansion of housing opportunities in the city of Perth in the area north of the railway line. It was one of the first substantial houses to be constructed in the area, during the early gold boom years in Western Australia, and reflects the nature of the social milieu that once lived along particular sections of Aberdeen Street. The place is important as a reflection of the diversity of cultural changes and residential patterns that have occurred in Northbridge over the course of a century. This is reflected in the changing functions of the house from a domestic dwelling to a medical centre; a private hospital during World War I; apartments during the depression years of the 1930; a place for post-war migrant families during the 1950s; its use by the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent De Paul; and a community health centre for workers in the sex industry during the late 1990s.The place is important for its association with Robert and Richard Sholl, early land holders in the district and men of some standing and influence in the colony. The place is significant for its association with Carl Torre, a prominent businessman and member of an Italian family well known within the Northbridge area. The place is significant for its association with Sister Peter who was held in high regard for her charitable work with the poor and homeless.

Physical Description

Single storey residential building with medium pitched hipped and gable roof. distinguished by faceted bay window, circular air vent in gable and quoining to front facade.

History

This is one of the earliest substantial houses to be erected in the street. It was the residence of Mr A. Dillon Bell, the Government's Engineer in c1893-4, then later the home of Frederick C. Monger, MLA (1900 listing). The place is listed as a private hospital run by Miss E. Harvey in 1920, then the home of J. Ralph Donaldson, a medical practitioner, in 1924. In 1935-6 it is listed as apartments under the name of Miss Evelyn Doyle. In 1949, Mrs Margaret M. Blake is listed as the resident. The place is significant for its association with Carl Torre, a prominent businessman and member of an Italian family well known within the Northbridge area. The place is significant for its association with Sister Peter who was held in high regard for her charitable work with the poor and homeless. In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low level of integrity. Low level of authenticity as the form is intact but it has undergone numerous alterations.

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11509 Aberdeen Street Precinct

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The place is rare as an extant example of a freestanding Victorian Italianate style residence within the Perth region dating from the late nineteenth century. The place is a well designed and highly intact Victorian Italianate Style residence with an elaborately detailed façade; as a building, which has remained largely unaltered despite the changes that have occurred in the area, the place has importance in contributing to the community’s sense of place. The place forms an integral part of a group of single storey residential buildings and contributes to the historic character of the area. The place reflects the expansion and development of residential buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890s gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The changing ownership of the property reflects the evolving demographic mix of the street, particularly the increasing presence in the area of central and southern European immigrants in the inter-war and immediate post-World War Two periods.

Physical Description

Single storey residential building with steeply pitched hipped gable roof. Distinguished by return verandah, label moulds, quoining and rosette to gable.

History

This residence appears on a water map for the City dated c1895. A number of people resided at the place including Henry Seeligson in 1900, Charles Brook in 1904 and Dr Burnside, medical practitioner, in 1920. In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork.

Integrity/Authenticity

High level of integrity. High level of authenticity, however the verandah is altered from the original.

Condition

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11509 Aberdeen Street Precinct

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The place has interest as a modestly detailed Federation Queen Anne style of residential building. The place forms an integral part of a group of residential buildings and contributes to the historic character of the area. The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890's gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The place represents the changing demographic character of the city fringe of Perth as expansion of transport services enabled the more weIl-to-do members of society to move further afield to newly developed suburbs. The place represents the changing character of the local community from the typically heterogeneous population of the gold boom of the 1890's to the increasing concentration of ethnic minorities in the course of the twentieth century. The single storey cottage set back from the street with a low front fence forms part of an intact streetscape that contributes to the community's sense of place. The place is rare as an example of a late nineteenth century residential building still extant within close proximity to Perth City centre. The place is representative as an example of a modest residential building dating from the late nineteenth century.

Physical Description

Single storey residential building with medium pitched hipped and gable roof. Verandah has separate roof supported by columns on half height wall (not original).

History

This residence appears on an early water map for the City, dated c1895. In 1904 a Mr J. McKeckne may have lived in the house, however because of the changes in both the street numbers and names of residents during these years, residents' names cannot be stated with certainty. In 1935-36, Jack Antonovitch lived in the house, then in 1949 Vasilis Mistilis - the names are suggestive of the type of people who were there to settle in Northbridge following post-war migration to Australia. In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it is substantially intact; verandah partly in filled. Addition to rear of building.

Condition

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11509 Aberdeen Street Precinct

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The place has interest as a modestly detailed Federation Queen Anne style of residential building. The place forms an integral part of a group of residential buildings and contributes to the historic character of the area. The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890's gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The place represents the changing demographic character of the city fringe of Perth as expansion of transport services enabled the more well-to-do members of society to move further afield to newly developed suburbs. The place represents the changing character of the local community from the typically heterogeneous population of the gold boom of the 1890's to the increasing concentration of ethnic minorities in the course of the twentieth century. The single storey cottage set back from the street with a low front fence forms part of an intact streetscape that contributes to the community's sense of place. The place is rare as an example of a late nineteenth century residential building still extant within close proximity to Perth City centre. The place is representative as an example of a modest residential building dating from the late nineteenth century.

Physical Description

Single storey residential building with steeply pitched hipped gable roof. Bull nose verandah and prominent chimneys with rendered corbelling. A second storey has been added at the rear of the property which is set back from the original building.

History

In the early years of the Swan River colony the area to the north of Perth (now known as Northbridge) was low lying and swampy and was therefore settled more slowly than the better land closer to the river. It was also further from the river port and the main means of transport. Northbridge is an inner suburban area, named because it is just north of Perth across the railway bridge. It was approved as a suburb name in 1982. In 1854 some of the swampy land to the north of Perth was drained producing some fertile land for farming and later subdivision. The land was subdivided into allotments circa 1860. Land in the area was taken up by discharged soldiers, artisans and small landholders. The area at this period was characterised by small cottages and businesses. In 1881, the railway from Fremantle to Guildford was opened and became the main transport route. From that period commerce and trade tended to be more fashionable with smaller commercial enterprises and manufacturing to the north. It was less fashionable to live north of the railway line, however the area was close to the city and during the 1890's and early 1900's was substantially redeveloped with further subdivision of lots and mixed residential and commercial development. A number of trade and community organisations had their origins in the area at this time. Over the years the population of the area changed as people relocated to suburban areas of the city. As a result, Northbridge became the home for successive migrant communities. for example, communities including Greek, Italian, Chinese and more recently Vietnamese migrants have settled here as property remained relatively cheap and had the advantage of being close to the city. These communities have over the years given this area a distinctive character, generally recycling the existing buildings rather than redeveloping the area. (Extracted from M. Pitt Morrison and J. White in C.T. Stannage, A New History of Western Australia; U.W.A. 1981 and Michael Bosworth, Thematic Historical framework, City of Perth Unpub. 1995). The homes built in Perth the 1890's and early 1900's were generally larger and more elaborately detailed than the earlier simple cottages there replaced. Although influenced in their design by homes of Victoria in particular, due to the influx of migrants from the eastern states, houses in Perth tended to be constructed as single detached, or sometimes pairs of attached houses, rather than the extensive rows of terrace houses found in eastern Australia. Houses were generally single storey brick with corrugated iron roofs. Some more prestigious homes had slate or tiled roofs. Stucco decoration was popular as was wrought iron lace and timber fretwork.

Integrity/Authenticity

High level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as the windows and verandah probably not original.

Condition

Good

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