Heritage TitleHOUSE, 121 SOLOMON STREETAddress121 Solomon Street BEACONSFIELD WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage EntryYesHeritage Place No22644Location DescriptionStreet Number121Construction Commenced1900Construction MaterialRoof – ASBESTOS: Fibrous Cement, corrugatedWall – BRICK: Pointed BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: SettlementsStatement Of SignificanceAesthetically 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.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryLot 11 (of 31/32 ) of 7 has a cottage listed in 1900. The owner was Mrs S. McCall. The occupant was John Morrison. Physical DescriptionHouse, 121 Solomon Street is a single storey limestone and corrugated asbestos house built in the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are limestone and tuck pointed brick. The roof is hipped and clad in corrugated asbestos. There is a rendered and brick chimney with corbelling. The south side of the façade has a pointed brick faceted bay. The dropped verandah is supported by V shaped metal poles which are not original. There is a limestone and steel picket fence to the front boundary line, with steel gates. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Solomon Street; 121, 123, 125, 127, 134, 135, 139, 143, 147, 148,149, 150, 151, 153, 156, 157, 159, 161, 162 & 168.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityHigh degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).Place TypeIndividual Building or Group
Statutory Heritage Areas
Statutory Heritage Area CustodianCity of FremantleStatutory Heritage Area South Fremantle Heritage AreaHeritage Area StatusContributoryHeritage Area InHerit Number22386Statutory Heritage Area Date14/10/2000
Local Government Statutory Heritage Listings
Local Government Statutory Listing CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Statutory Listing TypeHeritage ListLocal Government Statutory Listing StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing Date8/03/2007
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey Date18/09/2000Local Government Non-Statutory Listing Local Heritage Survey Management CategoryLevel 3
Solomon Street, 121, Beaconsfield WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 16/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/14426
