Gold Street, 27, South Fremantle WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleTERRACE, 27 GOLD STREETAddress27 Gold Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No20684Location DescriptionStreet Number27Construction Commenced1902Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Face BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceTerrace, 25, 27 & 29 Gold Street, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey group of 3 terrace houses dating from 1902. 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. Terrace, 27 Gold Street was built c. 1902 as one of three terrace cottages (25, 27, 29 Gold Street). In 1904/05, the terraces were listed in the rate book as being owned by George Stockham. No. 25 was occupied by Edward Harrison, a labourer; No. 27 by Gertrude Gildbride; and, No. 29 by Charles Thomas, a storeman. A Metropolitan Sewerage diagram dated 1908 shows three terrace houses, each with a full length front verandah and small bathrooms and verandahs to the rear. Each also had a water closet located against the back fence. The backyards were divided by fences. In 1912/13, the terraces were sold to James Browne. Richard Pollard rented No. 25; Gertrude Gilbride continued to live at No. 27; and, John Baldwin lived at No. 29. By 1922/23, the terraces were owned by Minetta Lancaster and all continued to be rental properties. By 1942/43, ownership had passed to Edna Lancaster, who continued to lease them to tenants. Gertrude Gilbride moved from No. 27 to No. 29 c. 1930. In the early 1950, the terraces were owned by Spiridon Petron and then Stevros and Christina Evengelow. By 1954, a large brick laundry had been built at the back of No. 25 and a smaller brick addition at the back of No. 29. By the early 1960s, the terraces were in separate ownership and it is from this time that it appears that they all became owner occupied residences. Terrace, 27 Gold Street was owned by Gacoma Capurso and in the mid-1960s. In 1974, the property was owned by Luka Mirlic. In 1976, it was bought by John Campbell but was sold to Salvatore Passanisis the following year. By 1979, the property was owned by Howard and Jennifer Olney. Terrace, 27 Gold Street has had several owners since that time. 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 DescriptionTerrace, 25, 27 & 29 Gold Street is a set of three, single storey, limestone, brick and iron terraces with an overall symmetrical façade built c.1902 and 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 with small gable in the centre of the overall roof. The dividing parapet walls are visible through the roof. There is a separate verandah with corrugated iron bullnose roof supported by timber posts. Under each verandah is a front door and a double hung sash window. There is a low level limestone wall to the front boundary line.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Terrace housingPresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Terrace housingArchitectural 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, 27, South Fremantle WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 19/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37053