Reference numberE000274DescriptionThis duplex was constructed in 1897 for the owner Thomas Abbott who was a manager for the firm M. Higham and Sons. One half of the duplex was occupied by Abbott and the other by Thomas Pigott, a customs clerk. Each half of the duplex was five rooms at the time of construction. The property was transferred to McDonald McKay Donald in 1900 and by 1908/09 was owned by Francis Mosely and Rev Robert Hanlin who were significant members of the Presbyterian Church in Fremantle. Later owners of the duplex included; Thomas Smith; and Isabelle Smith. The 1908 sewerage plan of this site shows this brick duplex has the two halves mirrored. Each half of the duplex had a front verandah, which was accessed by stairs from the street. Under the front portion of the building were basements. At the rear of the building each half had a verandah and a timber addition. In the back yard of each duplex was a timber closet, and a timber or galvanised iron shed.Date1985PhotographerWatkins, SkipPhotograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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