SHOP & HOUSE (FMR), 38 WOOD STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical local shop and attached residence dating from the first decades of the twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of commercial activity in the Fremantle area. Has undergone significant alterations but original form remains intact.

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Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad house with a corrugated iron hipped roof. The timber framed former shop has a fibrous cement clad façade and corrugated iron clad sides and a gabled roof. The shop has a zero setback from the pavement.

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Wood Street was originally Hollis Street. A cottage, 38 Wood Street, is recorded on lot 3 of 1273 in 1904/5; the same owner as number 36. A shop was first mentioned in the Rate Books in 1915/1916. The shop was constructed separately from timber and corrugated steel. According to a resident in Wood Street the shop was a family owned grocery business. In 1907/09 it was referred to as cottage 16. In 1938/39 it changed to number 38.

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HOUSE, 56 WOOD STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed single storey cottage dating from the middle 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.

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Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls with an indented profile and a half timbered gable and hipped roof house. There is a brick chimney and clear leadlight glass in the timber framed windows.

History

Wood Street was originally Hollis Street. The house was constructed on Lot 6 of 30 in 1953/1954. Cadastral differs from that of 1965 and 1984 plans. A garage was added in 1966. Alterations were made in 1990. On file at the Local History Collection: Plans; Colour photo, 1990.

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HOUSE, 59 WOOD STREET

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House, 59 Wood Street, is a single storey timber and iron house dating from 1901. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

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House, 59 Wood Street is a single storey timber and zincalume house designed as a simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with painted weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with zincalume. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed casement windows. The verandah is under a continuous zincalume roof supported by timber posts. There is a high timber picket and brick pier fence to the front boundary line.

History

The house at 59 Wood Street was built in 1901 and was owned by the government. The first tenant was George Chadwick, a foreman and later a labourer. By 1920/21 Chadwick was the owner of the house and remained so until the early 1940s. Gertrude Mary Chadwick is recorded as the next owner/occupier in 1951/56. In the 1960s the house was owned/occupied by Alice Mary Cook. The house has had several number changes; it was originally cottage 17 and then c. 1920/21 changed to 19. By 1930/31 the residence was number 21 and then c.1940/41 changed to 39 before finally changing to its current number in the mid1960s.

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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).

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Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 69 WOOD STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed 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.

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Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and a corrugated iron gabled roof house. The roof extends over the verandah and is supported by timber posts.

History

Wood Street was originally Hollis Street. A cottage was constructed on Lot 1295 in 1901. It was originally owned by the government. It has had several number changes. In 1904/5 it was number 35. In 1940/41 it was number 49. In 1964/68 it changed to number 69. On file at the Local History Collection: Colour photo, 1990.

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HOUSE, 75 WOOD STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed 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.

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Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and a corrugated iron hipped roof house. There is a dropped verandah supported by chamfered timber posts and additions to the rear of the house. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Wood Street; 75, 79, 81, 83, 89, 91 & 93.

History

Wood Street was originally Hollis Street. A cottage was recorded on lot 9 of 29 in 1900. A shed was on the property from about 1897. There have been several number changes. In 1912/13 it is recorded as number 5. In 1940/41 the number changed to 53. Between 1952 and 1982 the number changed to 75.

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HOUSE, 79 WOOD STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed 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.

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Single storey and single faced timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and a corrugated iron hipped and gable roofed house, similar to 81 & 83 Wood Street. There is a decorative brick chimney and stained lead light glass in the front door. The dropped verandah returns on the north side and is supported by timber posts between balustrades and a frieze. There are additions to the rear of the house. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Wood Street; 75, 79, 81, 83, 89, 91 & 93.

History

Wood Street was originally Hollis Street. This property (now on Lot 7 of 29) was originally recorded as 9 Amherst Street. The house was constructed in 1898. An old shed was on site in 1897. The house was built for J.C. Brennan, a councillor from 1909 to 1911 and from 1913 to 1927. Brennan Street is named after him. A later owner/ occupier was James Bull, the son of a pensioner guard about whom a relatively large amount is documented. In 1978 79 Wood Street was classified as an outstanding/ unusual character and architectural significance by the Fremantle Society. They suggested that it should be recommended for classification by the National Trust. There have been numerous number changes. It was built in 1898. Between 1899 and 1904 Lot 29 was subdivided. In 1906/7 it was called 9 Amherst Street. In 1938/9 the number changed to 59. Between 1972 and 1974 the number changed to 79. In 1987 an application for additions was refused. An application for part demolition in 1988 was approved with conditions attached. On file at the Local History Collection: A 3 page architectural report from 1990 including a site plan and photos.

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HOUSE, 81 WOOD STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed 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.

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Single storey and single faced timber framed and weatherboard clad and a corrugated iron gable roof house, similar to 79 & 83 Wood Street. There is a decorative brick chimney and a dropped veranda, which returns on the south side and is supported by timber posts between balustrades. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Wood Street; 75, 79, 81, 83, 89, 91 & 93.

History

Wood Street was originally Hollis Street. The cottage on Lot 6 of 29 was previously recorded as 81 Amherst Street. A two room cottage was constructed in 1897. In 1902/03 a second cottage was erected. It is difficult to ascertain which cottage, 81 or 83 was erected first. A Metropolitan sewerage plan dates from 1917. 81 Wood Street was recommended for inclusion on the National Trust list. There have been several number changes. In 1908/09 it was number 11. The number changed to 61 in 1938/39. Between 1972 and 1974 the number changed to 81. On file at the Local History Collection: Photos dated 1978, 1990 and 1993.

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HOUSE, 83 WOOD STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed 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.

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Single storey and single faced timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and corrugated iron and timber clad gable roofed house, similar to 79 & 81 Wood Street. There is a decorative brick chimney and a dropped verandah, which returns on the south side and is supported by timber posts between balustrades. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Wood Street; 75, 79, 81, 83, 89, 91 & 93.

History

Wood Street was originally Hollis Street. A cottage is recorded on lot 6 of 29 in 1897. Difficult to ascertain if cottage 81 or cottage 83 was erected first. The first was built in 1897 and the second in 1902/03. There have been several number changes. In 1908/09 the house that is now number 83 was number 13. In 1938/39 it changed to number 63 and in 1972/4 it changed to number 83. In 1977 a sleep-out was added. In 1978 the Fremantle Society classed it as of outstanding or unusual character and architectural significance. On file at the Local History Collection: Maps; Black and white and colour photos.

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HOUSE, 89 WOOD STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed 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.

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Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and a zincalume hipped roof house. The roof extends over the verandah, which is supported by timber posts between timber balustrades and brackets. There are additions to the rear of the house. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Wood Street; 75, 79, 81, 83, 89, 91 & 93.

History

Constructed in 1898/1899 out of timber. In 1897 ss.29 was subdivided by George Wright. In 1898 it appeared as lot 4 of 29. Number changes: In 1907 it was number 19. Between 1931 and 1940 it was number 69. It changed to 89 between 1964 and 1968. Several alterations were made between 1949 and 1985. A garage was added in 1979. Further additions were made in 1990. On file at the Local History Collection: Building applications, specifications and plans; Black and white and colour photos.

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HOUSE, 91 WOOD STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed 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.

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Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and zincalume hipped and small gable roofed house. The bull nosed verandah is supported by timber posts which have collars. There are additions to the rear of the house. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Wood Street; 75, 79, 81, 83, 89, 91 & 93

History

Earlier known as 91 Amherst Street. The lot (3 of 29 was subdivided in 1897. A cottage is recorded on Lot 3 of 29 in 1898. There have been several number changes. In 1905/06 it was referred to as number 21. In 1940/41 it changed to 71. Some time later it changed to 91. On file at the Local History Collection: Maps; Photos: 1978, 1990 and 1991.

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HOUSE, 93 WOOD STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey stone residence dating from the late nineteenth to early 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.

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Single storey painted stone and brick with a Colorbond gable and hipped roof house which sits close to the pavement behind a high rendered wall. There are two chimneys and a dropped verandah which is probably not original.The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Wood Street; 75, 79, 81, 83, 89, 91 & 93.

History

Originally 93 Amherst Street. Subdivided in 1897. A cottage is recorded on lot 2 of 29 in 1898. There have been several number changes. Between 1907/09 it was cottage number 23. In 1940/41 it changed to number 73. Between 1964 and 1968 it changed to number 93. On file at the Local History Collection: Maps; A black and white photo from 1978 and a colour photo from 1990.

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HOUSE, 10 WRIGHT STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey stone cottage dating from the late nineteenth to early 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.

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Single storey single faced house, similar to 8 and 12 Wright Street. Constructed from rendered stone and tile hipped roof and a brick chimney. The dropped verandah has face brick arches, which are probably not original. The following places form a significant precinct group and contribute to the streetscapes of Pilbarra, Wright and Yilgarn Streets; 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 12, 15, 16 & 17 Pilbarra Street, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 12 Wright Street, 3, 7 & 11 Yilgarn Street.

History

Lot 23 of 29 was recorded as a vacant lot in 1910. By 1918/19 it is recorded with a cottage. This land and lots 22 and 24 of 29 were all owned by Herbert John Locke. (Fremantle Rate Book records).

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HOUSE, 12 WRIGHT STREET

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Aesthetically significant as a fine example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey stone cottage dating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area.

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Single storey single faced house, similar to 8 and 10 Wright Street. Constructed from stone and brick quoining and a zincalume hipped roof and a brick chimney. There is a bull nosed veranda supported by chamfered timber posts and brick and weatherboard additions to the rear of the house. The following places form a significant precinct group and contribute to the streetscapes of Pilbarra, Wright and Yilgarn Streets; 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 12, 15, 16 & 17 Pilbarra Street, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 12 Wright Street, 3, 7 & 11 Yilgarn Street.

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Lot 22 of 29 is recorded as having a cottage in 1919. On file at the Local History Collection: Photo from 1979.

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LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 15 WRIGHT STREET

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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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HOUSE, 2 WRIGHT STREET

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House, 2 Wright Street, comprising a single storey timber framed cottage constructed in the first decade of the twentieth century has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is of aesthetic value as an example of a Fremantle’s vernacular architecture residence and that contributes to the quality of its setting along Wright Street, and the surrounding area; the place has some historic value as an early twentieth century house that demonstrates the settlement and development of the Fremantle area, the place social significance as it contributes to the community’s sense of place, and; it is representative of typical workers houses in the Fremantle area. The carport and rear patio are of little significance. .

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Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and a zincalume gable roofed house. There is a brick chimney and a bull nosed verandah supported by timber posts with timber brackets. The following places form a significant precinct group and contribute to the streetscapes of Pilbarra, Wright and Yilgarn Streets; 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 12, 15, 16 & 17 Pilbarra Street, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 12 Wright Street, 3, 7 & 11 Yilgarn Street.

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A cottage, belonging to Robert McDonald, is recorded on lot 27 of 29 in 1910. On file at the Local History Collection: Black and white photo from 1978.

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HOUSE, 4 WRIGHT STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed 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.

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Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls with ashlar effect and a zincalume gabled roof with a brick chimney house. The dropped verandah is supported by timber posts between timber brackets. The following places form a significant precinct group and contribute to the streetscapes of Pilbarra, Wright and Yilgarn Streets; 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 12, 15, 16 & 17 Pilbarra Street, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 12 Wright Street, 3, 7 & 11 Yilgarn Street.

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A cottage , belonging to Patrick Wheelan, is recorded on lot 26 of 29 in 1910/11. On file at the Local History Collection: Black and white photo from 1978, and two colour photos.

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HOUSE, 5 WRIGHT STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed 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.

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Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls and a zincalume hipped roof house. The bull nosed verandah is supported by timber chamfered posts. The following places form a significant precinct group and contribute to the streetscapes of Pilbarra, Wright and Yilgarn Streets; 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 12, 15, 16 & 17 Pilbarra Street, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 12 Wright Street, 3, 7 & 11 Yilgarn Street.

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A cottage, belonging to Alice Smith, is recorded on lot 14 of 29 in 1910. On file at the Local History Collection: Photos from 1978 and 1993.

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HOUSE, 6 WRIGHT STREET

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Aesthetically significant as an example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical timber framed 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.

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Single storey timber framed and weatherboard clad walls with indented profile and tile (probably not original) gable roofed house. There is a brick chimney and a dropped veranda supported by timber posts between timber brackets. The gabled front room is probably not original. The following places form a significant precinct group and contribute to the streetscapes of Pilbarra, Wright and Yilgarn Streets; 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 12, 15, 16 & 17 Pilbarra Street, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 12 Wright Street, 3, 7 & 11 Yilgarn Street.

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A cottage, belonging to James Strain, is recorded on Lot 25 of 29 in 1910/11. On file at the Local History Collection: Photos from 1978.

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HOUSE, 7 WRIGHT STREET

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Aesthetically significant as a fine example of Fremantle’s vernacular architecture. Typical single storey stone cottage dating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Historically significant as a representation of working people’s living conditions in the Fremantle area.

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Single storey stone and brick quoining walls and a zincalume hipped roof house. There are rendered steps from the pavement up to the front entrance. The roof has a rendered chimney with corbelling and there is a bull nosed verandah supported by timber chamfered and collared posts. The following places form a significant precinct group and contribute to the streetscapes of Pilbarra, Wright and Yilgarn Streets; 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 12, 15, 16 & 17 Pilbarra Street, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 12 Wright Street, 3, 7 & 11 Yilgarn Street.

History

A cottage is recorded on lot 15 of 29 in 1910/11. On file at the Local History Collection: Photos from 1978.

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