Gold Street, 16, South Fremantle WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 16 GOLD STREETAddress16 Gold Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No20681Location DescriptionStreet Number16Construction Commenced1902Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Face BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceHouse, 16 Gold Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from c1902. 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. House, 16 Gold Street was built c. 1902. In 1904/05, it was owned by Francis and Hanlin Moseley and occupied by Charles Fergsimmons, a labourer. By 1912/13, it was owned and occupied by Mary O’Connor. Ms O’Connor continued to live in the house until c. 1933. Her estate retained ownership for about another ten years and it was occupied by tenants during this time. After a short period of ownership by Salvatore Viriagliotta and then Alice Brosna, House 16 Gold Street was bought by Gennoro and Ippolita Zaza in the mid-1950s. The Zazas continued to own the property until the early 1980s and it has had a couple of owners since that time. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated 1954 shows a substantial brick residence with a full length front verandah with centrally located front steps. There was a weatherboard addition to the rear, with a small tin structure attached. A separate asbestos laundry and toilet were located in the back yard. 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 Description16 Gold Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house built c.1902 with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door and double hung sash windows with iron security grills. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron bullnose roof supported on timber posts with decorative timber brackets. There is a rendered and brick corbelled chimney evident. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey 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 3
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22386
RELATED
Gold Street, 16, South Fremantle WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 19/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37043