Little Howard Street, 26, Fremantle WA 6160
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Heritage TitleDUPLEX, 26 LITTLE HOWARD STREETAddress26 Little Howard Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No21207Location DescriptionStreet Number26Construction Commenced1903Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Painted BrickFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceDuplex, 24 & 26 Little Howard Street is a single storey masonry and iron duplex pair dating from c1903. 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 a simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryThe street was formerly known as Old Cemetery Road, and a continuation of Howard Street, which was named after Lord Edward Howard, grandson of Lord John Russell, British Prime Minister 1842. Duplex 24-26 was formerly 36-38 Little Howard Street; the numbering changed in 1935/36. From the available information this duplex was constructed in 1903 for the owner James Porter. It is possible the duplex was constructed in 1901 as a cottage is recorded as existing on this lot. The records for 1901 to 1903 indicate that only one cottage and one occupant were present compared to the records from 1903 onwards which show the two cottages and two occupants. James Porter was the owner, and built the adjacent brick duplex at 28/30 Little Howard Street at the same time. The first recorded tenants of the cottages were William Edgar, a carpenter and an occupant named ‘Bell’. The available information does not identify which tenant occupied which place. In 1904/05 the occupant of 26 Little Howard Street was identified as McKenzie. From 1907 to 1913 this cottage was occupied by James Maxwell Spence. Later occupants of this cottage were John Robert Rowse, George Sallur and Frank Robson The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows this brick duplex is replicated in the adjacent properties, which are now 24/26 and 28/30 Little Howard Street. It is probable they were built at the same time. The terraces have front verandahs across the full width of the front façade. On the back property boundary is a brick closet and another small structure. Porter retained ownership of the duplex until 1913 when it was transferred to Mary Ann Coates. By 1920 the property was owned by Maria Elizabeth Clairs. By the mid 1930s, the duplex was owned jointly by Stanko Vicic and Ivan Zupan. Zupan occupied 26 Little Howard Street and Vicic occupied 24 Little Howard Street. They retained ownership until 1950/51. A photograph of the duplex in 1979 shows the façade is painted brick and the corrugated iron roof is in good condition. The front verandah roof is also in good condition and the timber supports for the framework appear to be original or an original design. There are decorative features in the corners of the verandah roof. The balustrades are not original however the verandah timber floor and front windows appear to be original. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle") Physical DescriptionDuplex, 24 & 26 Little Howard Street is a single storey masonry and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are masonry. Each duplex pair has a hipped corrugated iron roof with a limestone dividing parapet wall. The front facade to each duplex half has a front door with fanlight and a double hung sash window. The front verandahs are under separate corrugated iron bullnose roofs. The verandahs are supported by square timber posts with decorative details and brackets. There are two brick corbelled chimneys.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityHigh 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).Place TypeIndividual Building or Group
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 2
RELATED
Little Howard Street, 26, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 11/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/29194