ARCHITECTURE
Late Federation / Early Inter-War Bungalow Porch House with Arts & Crafts Influences
No. 26 (previously was no. 44) Silas street was a residential dwelling from earlier than 1910. In 1949 the original dwelling that stood on this site was demolished and the construction of a new residence was completed in 1953. It is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width hipped roof verandah. The gable bay features a set of three casement windows under a sunhood. The verandah is supported on part rendered brick piers. A brick balustrade runs between piers.
HISTORY
1942 Ray, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buckhold, of Laverton, to Sgt. Thomas Brown, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Brown of 26 Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Brown take pleasure In announcing the 25th Anniversary of their Wedding, which took place at St Paul's Church Beaconsfield. June 4, 1919. Present address 26 Silas-street. East Fremantle... (reference)
1945 Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of 26 Silas-street, East Fremantle, have great pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter Shlrley to Roy, youngest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Caddy, of 124 Walcott-street, Mt Lawley. (reference)
1951 The engagement is announced of Betty, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Metcalf, of 45 Aurelian-street, Palmyra, to Tom, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Brown, of 26 Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1910 - 1915: Gray, Mrs. Harriet
1916: Crook, Mrs E
1917: O’Brien, Albert D.
1918 - 1920: Gray, Mrs Harriet A.
1921 - 1949: Brown, Thomas G.
