HOUSE & LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 21 KING WILLIAM STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE & LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 21 KING WILLIAM STREETAddressKing William Street, 21, South Fremantle WA 6162Summary21 King William Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No21113Location DescriptionStreet Number21Construction Commenced1950 cConstruction MaterialFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesStatement Of SignificanceHOUSE & LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 21 KING WILLIAM STREET, a single storey timber and tile roof house, is a representative example of modest residential architecture constructed during the post-World War II period (c. 1945–1965). It reflects the economic and social conditions of the era, particularly the need for affordable and rapidly built housing in response to population growth and housing shortages. This place is significant as a modest yet important example of Fremantle’s residential history.
The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. The dwelling exhibits typical features of Post-War Bungalow design, including a simple rectangular plan, a low-pitched gabled roof, timber weatherboard or fibro cladding, and minimal ornamentation. These features contribute to the broader suburban character of Fremantle’s mid-20th-century residential development.
As part of a broader pattern of post-war suburban development, the bungalow reflects the aspirations of working- and middle-class families for home ownership. It remains an important link to Fremantle’s mid-century community identity and continues to contribute to the area’s evolving built heritage.
This house is a good example of the type, showcasing the practical and economic considerations of the post-war era.
The bungalow retains a moderate degree of integrity, with much of its original form and materials intact.
ArchaeologyConditionHistoryKing William Street originally ran between Mandurah Road and Attfield street with Florence Street running from Mandurah Road to Marine Terrace. Circa 1936 the number ing of the street changed and Florence Street became an extension of King William Street. Later between 1949 and 1953 the street numbering changed again. The street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s.
House, 21 King William Street was built c 1950 on the site of two former single width cottages. Originallythe lot contained No 23 (weatherboard cottage) and 25 (galvanised iron cottage) King Williams Street. These cottages remained on the site until c1950, when they were demolished to make way for the single storey weatherboard cottage that remains on the site. Past occupiers of the original cottages included Edward Casey and John Casey, Robert Draper, Geprge Montheith, Mrs Mrtimer, Mrs Mary Foley and Mrs Bates. C1936 the numbers in the street changes and the cottages became nos 7 & 9 King William Street. Post Office Directors indicate that no 9 became vacant around 1936.
This place was identified in the "Heritage Report on: 19th century limestone walls and steps in Fremantle" prepared by Silvana Grassadonia, for the City of Fremantle, 1986. he street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s.Physical DescriptionHOUSE & LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 21 KING WILLIAM STREET is a single storey, weatherboard and tile house built c.1950 with an asymmetrical facade designed as a Post War Bungalow. The walls aretimber framed and clad with weatherboards. The roof is gabled and clad with tiles. The façade is asymmetrical with a front door with a casement window pair to the central section flanked on either side by a set of three casement windows. The verandah runs along the whole front facade and has a brokenback tiled roof supported on timber posts and a concrete floor. There is a two storey addition to the rear.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – OTHER: OtherOther Use – OTHER: OtherPresent Use – OTHER: OtherArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityPlace TypeIndividual Building or Group
The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. The dwelling exhibits typical features of Post-War Bungalow design, including a simple rectangular plan, a low-pitched gabled roof, timber weatherboard or fibro cladding, and minimal ornamentation. These features contribute to the broader suburban character of Fremantle’s mid-20th-century residential development.
As part of a broader pattern of post-war suburban development, the bungalow reflects the aspirations of working- and middle-class families for home ownership. It remains an important link to Fremantle’s mid-century community identity and continues to contribute to the area’s evolving built heritage.
This house is a good example of the type, showcasing the practical and economic considerations of the post-war era.
The bungalow retains a moderate degree of integrity, with much of its original form and materials intact.
ArchaeologyConditionHistoryKing William Street originally ran between Mandurah Road and Attfield street with Florence Street running from Mandurah Road to Marine Terrace. Circa 1936 the number ing of the street changed and Florence Street became an extension of King William Street. Later between 1949 and 1953 the street numbering changed again. The street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s.
House, 21 King William Street was built c 1950 on the site of two former single width cottages. Originallythe lot contained No 23 (weatherboard cottage) and 25 (galvanised iron cottage) King Williams Street. These cottages remained on the site until c1950, when they were demolished to make way for the single storey weatherboard cottage that remains on the site. Past occupiers of the original cottages included Edward Casey and John Casey, Robert Draper, Geprge Montheith, Mrs Mrtimer, Mrs Mary Foley and Mrs Bates. C1936 the numbers in the street changes and the cottages became nos 7 & 9 King William Street. Post Office Directors indicate that no 9 became vacant around 1936.
This place was identified in the "Heritage Report on: 19th century limestone walls and steps in Fremantle" prepared by Silvana Grassadonia, for the City of Fremantle, 1986. he street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s.Physical DescriptionHOUSE & LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 21 KING WILLIAM STREET is a single storey, weatherboard and tile house built c.1950 with an asymmetrical facade designed as a Post War Bungalow. The walls aretimber framed and clad with weatherboards. The roof is gabled and clad with tiles. The façade is asymmetrical with a front door with a casement window pair to the central section flanked on either side by a set of three casement windows. The verandah runs along the whole front facade and has a brokenback tiled roof supported on timber posts and a concrete floor. There is a two storey addition to the rear.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – OTHER: OtherOther Use – OTHER: OtherPresent Use – OTHER: OtherArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityPlace 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 No22386Parent place nameSouth Fremantle Heritage Area
RELATED
HOUSE & LIMESTONE FEATURE(S), 21 KING WILLIAM STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 08/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37358