AuthorBosworth, Michal; Taylor, Robyn; Jacks, WayneCorporate AuthorFremantle (W.A. : Municipality). Council; Slavin ArchitectsDescription A manual for owners of timber houses. Specifies architectural details, methods, and materials to ensure renovation and restoration work on timber houses is carried out in an historically appropriate style. Includes sections on the broad cultural significance of timber houses in Fremantle, fact sheets to assist in the general maintenance and repair of houses, and guides to the original details of timber framed houses from several historic periodsImprintFremantle : City of Fremantle ,1996.Collationill., plans ; 30cmLanguageEnglishNotes Archival copy held offsite with Council Archives PC0035, PC0036, PC0449; "12 September 1996" on cover.; "This project was funded under the National Estate Program, a Commonwealth-financed grants scheme administered by the Australian Heritage Commission (Federal Government) and the Heritage Council of W.A. (State Government), and by the City of Fremantle" - Acknowledgements; Contributors include Michal Bosworth, Wayne Jacks and Dr. Robyn Taylor. Consultant: Slavin ArchitectsContent Note Introduction -- The broad cultural significance of timber houses in Fremantle : within the context of the National Estate -- Facts Sheets -- Original details. guide one: Victorian period cottages and bungalows, 1880-1900 -- Original details. guide two: Simple roof bungalows, 1900-1930's -- Original details. guide three: California bungalows, 1930's -- Original details. guide four: Austerity houses, 1940's-1950's -- Original drawings. one: Victorian period cottages and bungalows, 1880-1900 -- Original drawings.two: Simple roof bungalows, 1900-1930's -- Original drawings.three: Californian bungalows, 1900's -- Original drawings. four: Austerity houses, 1940's-1950's -- Original plans -- Original plans and specificationsDewey Class 728.3 TIMPublication FormatBook
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