ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences
No 16 Stratford Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, rendered brick and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications. It is symmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The north section of the return verandah has been enclosed. A St Andrew's Cross balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper lights flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The place sits on limestone foundations.
HISTORY
1936 Birth on May 14, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Todd, of 16 Stratford-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Brenda Diane). Both well. (reference)
1943 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr Christian K. Schipp of 16 Stratford street. East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred In the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery… (reference)
1944 Threats and Fines. Charges of having used threatening words to bus driver Arthur Graham Todd and having been disorderly were admitted by 24-year-old waterside worker John Joseph Stephen in Fremantle Police Court today. (reference)
1953 Wanted. D. Todd (16 Stratford-street, East Fremantle) would like pen pals, aged about 12 years, interested in cycling and comics, and living in the country. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1936 - 1949: Todd, Arthur G.
