Thomas Street, 23, South Fremantle WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 23 THOMAS STREETAddress23 Thomas Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No22166Location DescriptionStreet Number23Construction Commenced1897Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Face BrickWall – STONE: LimestoneFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceHouse, 23 Thomas Street, is a typical limestone and iron single storey house dating from 1897. 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 South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.ArchaeologyConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryThomas Street was not formed until c. 1900 and was named for Captain John Thomas, an early land owner in the area. House, 23 Thomas Street was built between 1895 and 1900. In 1900, James Martin, a mason, was listed as the owner and occupant. Although Mr Martin continued to own the cottage until c. 1915, the cottage was occupied by tenants from c. 1905. Tenants during this time included John Fahey, a grocer, Indar Singh and William Holding. House, 23 Thomas Street was bought by Matthew Field c. 1915 and it remained in the Field family until 1976. It was occupied by tenants until c. 1940 (during which time it was listed as being owned by Matthew Field and then by Emma Field from c. 1930). When ownership changed to John Field c. 1930, he moved into the house and continued to live there until 1976, when it was sold to Lorraine Marshall. Ms Marshall was still listed as the owner and occupant in 2004/05. A plan dated 1954 shows a stone house with a projecting front room and half-length front verandah. This place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It was also 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 DescriptionSingle storey limestone, brick and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roof is hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The half verandah is under a separate iron bullnose roof with square timber posts and decorative timber brackets and frieze. The front facade is asymmetrical with a protruding front room with a pair of timber framed windows. Under the verandah is the front door an timber framed windows. There is a brick and rendered chimney intact. There is a limestone and brick low fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.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
Thomas Street, 23, South Fremantle WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 10/05/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/38161