Gold Street, 7, South Fremantle WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleDUPLEX, 7 GOLD STREETAddress7 Gold Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No20671Location DescriptionStreet Number7Construction Commenced1905Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – RENDER: SmoothFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceDuplex, 5 & 7 Gold Street, is a typical rendered brick and iron single storey duplex pair dating from 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 example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryGold Street was gazetted as George Street on 2 September 1904. The land formed a part of a large block owned by Henry Briggs, then President of the Legislative Council. George (Gold) Street was constructed in 1905 at a cost of ₤250. By 1908, a public reserve had been earmarked at the intersection of Francisco Street and George Street. George Street was renamed Gold Street in circa 1921. The majority of the housing stock in the street dates from the late 1890s and early 1900s. Duplex, 5-7 Gold Street was built c. 1905. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated c. 1910 shows an attached pair of brick residences with full length front verandahs at 5 and 7 Gold Street. There were two weatherboard sleep-outs at the rear, adjoining a central bath. Each had a small galvanised iron outbuilding in the backyard, and a water closet located against the back fence. By 1912/13, 7 Gold Street was owned by Alfred Lowcock and occupied by Alexander Young. The next owner, George Lindsay (c. 1920 to c. 1935) lived in the cottage. In 1942/43, it was owned by Thomas Wynn and occupied by George Donaldson. Between c. 1950 and c. 1970, Duplex, 7 Gold Street was owned by Olga Sphoi (early 1950s); Leonard and Antoniette Gizzi (mid 1950s); Vince Altamura (1960s). It has been owned by the Henshaw family since c. 1970. This place was included in the list of heritage places in the City of Fremantle identified by the Fremantle Society (1979/80) - RED -significant for contributing to the unique character of Fremantle. Physical Description5-7 Gold Street is a single storey, brick and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical façade built c.1905 and designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are rendered brick. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron with dividing wall visible through roof. The verandah has a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts with decorative timber brackets. There is a high brick pillar and timber picket wall to the front boundary line, together with trees making further description difficult.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
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 No22386
RELATED
Gold Street, 7, South Fremantle WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 19/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37029