Solomon Street, 150, Beaconsfield WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 150 SOLOMON STREETAddress150 Solomon Street BEACONSFIELD WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No21828Location DescriptionStreet Number150Construction Commenced1915Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: ZincalumeWall – BRICK: Face BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneWall – TIMBER: WeatherboardFormer 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 good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistorySolomon Street was originally known as Mary Street, gazetted in 1905. It changed its name in 1951/52 to honour Elias Solomon, a Fremantle merchant and politician who built a house and lived in this street. Solomon was a Town Councillor 1878-1880, 1883-1886, Mayor in 1889-1891, 1896-98 and 1900-01. He was a state parliamentarian, MLA for the seat of South Fremantle 1892-1901, then transferred to Federal Politics with a seat in the House of Representatives from 1901-1903. Solomon was the first Member for Fremantle in the Federal Government. Lot 14 (& pt 8 of 36) of 7 is recorded as vacant in 1910. House 150 Solomon Street is recorded in 1915. On file at the Local History Collection: Photos from 1979 and 1993. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Sept 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0428/09) for a rear addition, internal alterations and the reconstruction of the front verandah. Physical DescriptionSingle storey with second storey dormer window additions house. The walls are stone and brick quoined and the zincalume hipped and gable roof has a rendered chimney with corbelling. 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. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Sept 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0428/09) for a rear addition, internal alterations and the reconstruction of the front verandah.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined 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
RELATED
Solomon Street, 150, Beaconsfield WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 15/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/14454