150 Preston Point Road

150 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post-World War II International

No. 150 Preston Point road is a two storey house constructed in stone, brick, steel framing and timber cladding with a low pitched butterfly pattern roof. It is a fine expression of the Post-World War II International style. The house is planned as a simple rectangular box. The place is raised on a brick ground floor. Two garages are built into the ground floor structure. Adjacent to the garage is the entry door. An important feature of the house is its low pitched butterfly roof. The external walls of the first floor follow the roof line. This allows the roof line to be visible from the side elevations. The walls to the first floor are clad in timber boards. Openings are punched into the wall planes. On the first floor the roofline, walls and slab extend past the building plane on the north elevation. The extension of these elements forms a simple rectangle which frames the building plane beyond. There is a steel balustrade to the terrace edge and the wall plane is deeply recessed. The wall plane is broken up by timber framed rectangles including glazed windows and doors. 

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

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150 George Street

150 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Early Inter-War / Bungalow with Queen Anne Influences

No 150 George Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns. The gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sun hood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a pair of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys. The place has been rendered.

HISTORY

1922 Funeral. The friends of the late Francis Clifford O'Shaughnessy (late beloved brother of Misses Eileen and Edie O'Shaughnessy, of Perth, and Mr. and Mrs. P. Fry, of East Fremantle) are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the Roman Catholic portion of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery. (reference)

1934 Car Registration. 11593: Mr. P. Fry, George-street, East Fremantle. Standard. (reference)

1936 Mrs. P. Fry, of George-street, East Fremantle, accompanied by her daughter, Miss. Jean Fry, will leave during the week-end for a holiday at Toodyay. (reference)

1939 Mr. and Mrs. P. Fry, of George-street, East Fremantle, entertained at a theatre party on Friday, the occasion marking the coming-of-age of their daughter, Miss Jean Fry. At supper, which was served at their home, from a table beautifully decorated with roses, the customary congratulations were extended. Mrs. Fry wore navy floral sheer, and Miss Jean Fry delphinium blue georgette. (reference)

1939 Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Fry, of George street, East Fremantle, announce the engagement of their only daughter. Jean Lilian, to John Eric, third son of Mr. R.S. Jeffreys, of Hill-street, Fremantle. (reference)

1939 Mrs. P. Fry, of East Fremantle, will leave by the Strathnaver today for a cruise to Fiji. (reference)

1945 Their fathers are in the Forces. Carolyn Stephanie Fry, daughter of Pte E. P. Fry, 16 Duke-street… (reference)(16 Duke st demolished for Stirling Highway)

1952 Death on July 1, at her residence, 29 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. Frances Fry, dearly beloved wife of Alfred C. T. Fry, loved mother of Percy… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919 - 1949: Fry, Percy L.

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150 Marmion Street

150 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow Porch House Arts & Crafts Art Deco Influences

No. 150 (previously was no.) Marmion street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The front facade features a curved skillion roofed porch supported on rendered columns. The porch is likely a replacement. Concrete steps lead from the porch to the garden. The roofscape features a rendered chimney. Openings have stone quoins. The place retains its form and most of its details. The lot has been subdivided and amalgamated. A residence has been built to the rear that addresses Irwin Street.

HISTORY

1952 Whilst home for a short holiday Mr. and Mrs. Ron Caple (nee Jean Faulkner) also took the opportunity of having their daughter christened Roweena. (reference)

1951 Printing Types In Form. At Australind! Successful Sunday Social Sortie. Company officials, staff members and friends of the South West Printing and Publishing Coy. Ltd. combined to make the annual "Printers' Picnic" at Australind on Sunday a great success… special care being taken by Ron Caple to ensure that the fluid refreshments were handled with the greatest of care... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1940 - 1949: Caple, Ron

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