DUPLEX, 126 ATTFIELD STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162

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Heritage TitleDUPLEX, 126 ATTFIELD STREETAddressAttfield Street, 126, South Fremantle WA 6162Summary126 Attfield Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag^[1]Heritage Place No23030Street Number126Construction Commenced1905 cConstruction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Face BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceDuplex, 126 & 128 Attfield Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey duplex pair dating from c 1905. 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 late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.ConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryAttfield Street was developed from the late 1890s and is named for Dr George Attfield, who was the Imperial Surgeon from 1854 to 1879. Dr Attfield’s duties included attending convicts in Fremantle Convict Establishment and Superintendent of Fremantle Lunatic Asylum.
DUPLEX, 126 Attfield Street (and its pair at 128 Attfield Street) were built between 1902 and 1908. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1908 shows an mirror pair of attached brick cottages, sharing a length front and rear verandahs. Apart from a dividing fence and toilets at the back of each yard, there were no other improvements on the lot.
In 1912, Annie Moore was listed as the owner of the cottages. At this time, John Green lived in Duplex, 126 Attfield Street. By 1932, ownership had changed to Nora Wellstead. Both duplexes continued to be rental properties until at least the 1960s.
The duplexes changed hands several times in the 1970s and 1980s and were in joint ownership until circa 1990.
In August 2025 the place was changed from a LHS Level 3 to Level 2, retained on the Heritage List and Identified as a Contributory Place in the South Fremantle Heritage Area.Physical DescriptionDUPLEX, 126-128 Attfield Street, is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron with a dividing wall visible through the roof. The verandah has a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof and is supported by turned and chamfered timber posts. The front facade has a front door with double hung sash window to one side. There are two corbelled chimneys evident. There is a rendered masonry and timber picket fence with timber gates to the front boundary line.AssociationAnnie MooreJohn GreenNora WellsteadPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Conjoined residenceArchitectural StylesVictorian Georgian (late example)Integrity/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

DUPLEX, 126 ATTFIELD STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162

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 2

PARENT PLACE

Parent Place No22386Parent place nameSouth Fremantle Heritage Area

SuburbSouth FremantleStreetAttfield StreetCollectionHeritage Place Records

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