Russell Street, 12, South Fremantle WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleDUPLEX, 12 RUSSELL STREETAddress12 Russell Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No23362Construction Commenced1890Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Face BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceDuplex 10 & 12 Russell Street is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey duplex pair dating from c 1890s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryDuplex 10-12 Russell Street was formerly numbered 40 and 42 Russell Street; the numbering changed in 1935/36. The direction of the street numbering also changed thus 10 was 42 and 12 was 42. Fremantle harbour works plan of 1898 has the building. From the available information in the Post Office Directories this pair of houses was built in the 1890s however it is plausible that they were built early and at different times. Further research of the rates books and certificates of title for this period would establish the date of construction and the owner of buildings. Information provided in a real estate article state that the property was built c.1886. The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows that this duplex or attached pair have front and rear verandahs across the full with of the buildings. The house at 10 Russell Street has a stone addition and bathroom at the rear of the building. Both houses have brick closets in the back yards. A water tank is located adjacent to the rear of 12 Russell Street. 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") In 1994, 12 Russell Street was offered for sale and the information provided at that time indicated that the house had been renovated and extended. This information is confirmed in an article from 2000. The extension included a new kitchen, bathroom, family and dining room. In 1997, 10 Russell Street was offered for sale and the information available at that time indicates that the house had been renovated and extended. In the back yard was a separate studio. Physical DescriptionDuplex 10 & 12 Russell Street is a single storey limestone, brick and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone and brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The front verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof supported by square timber posts with a decorative iron frieze. There is a rendered masonry and metal wall to the front boundary line. Rendered chimneys with pots are evident.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residenceIntegrity/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 3
RELATED
Russell Street, 12, South Fremantle WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 30/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/30628