ARCHITECTURE
Federation, Gabled Terrace w Gothic Influences
No. 57 (previously was no. 103) and No.59 Glyde street is a pair of single storey houses constructed in limestone and brickwork with gabled corrugated iron roofs. The place is a good example of a pair of Federation period houses. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width bullnosed roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. Front doors have hopper lights and are located adjacent to the party wall. The doors are flanked by double hung sash windows. The openings have brick quoins. A parapet wall divides the two dwellings.
HISTORY
AIF 1916: Frederick Brewer Walters (Regimental number 1884) Occupation Foreman, 57 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 39. Next of kin Mrs. Frances Walter NAA Record AIF Record
1923 Death. In loving memory of our dear aunt, Annie Barber, who died April 20, 1918. Memories of one so dear Often bring a silent tear. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. D. Hunter and family, 103 Glyde Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 Death on August 29, at East Fremantle, John Barber, Shipmaster, of 92 East Street, East Fremantle, widower of the late Margaret Barber, and beloved stepfather of Leslie and Mary McKillop (East-street, East Fremantle); loved Grandpa of Ronald, Ian and Lorraine; aged 79 years. John, dearly loved Uncle of Mrs. D. Hunter, 103 Glyde-street, East Fremantle...Captain John Barber, of 92 East-street, loved stepdad of Walter Clegg. The long day closes. (reference)
1948 Death on January 28, at Fremantle Hospital (suddenly) John Joseph O'Brien, of 57 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, late of Mr. Magnet dearly beloved son of Sarah and the late John Joseph O'Brien (East Fremantle), loved brother of Kath, Ernie (deceased), Gladys, Doris. Joan and Jim; aged 37 years. (reference)
1949 Death of Agnes Boase, Loving sister and aunty of Sarah O'Brien and family of 57 Glyde street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949: Death on September 12, at his late residence (suddenly) John Joseph Plumber loved father and father in-law of Red and Doris, of 57 Glyde-street. East Fremantle, loved grandfather of Shirley... (reference)
RESIDENTS
1909 - 1915: Brown, George
1916 - 1921: Walters, Fred (brewer)
1922 - 1936:Hunter, David
1936 - 1940: Watt, Mrs. Ada
1940 - 1949: Plumber, Mrs. Mary
