20 Irwin Street

20 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 20 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California 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 timber posts. A weatherboard clad gable extends above the verandah. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood.

HISTORY

1929 Youth Charged. A youth nearly 18 years of age was charged by Detectives Blight and Flannigan in the Fremantle Children's Court this morning with having stolen a pair of gold sleeve links, a shirt and 5s-the property of Leonard G. Hart. It was stated that Hart's residence was broken into last Saturday morning. Defendant was placed on probation for two years. (reference)

1945 To Let. 4-roomed JWB, furnished. Stirling-highway, Leighton. garage, gas stove. £2/10/. Apply 20 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1948 Motor Vehicles Etc. Matchless. 1941 model, 350cc o.h.v. 20 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. James 125cc, good condition, best offer. 20 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. Ariel square four, 1,000cc, good condition and appearance. 20 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 For Sale. Bondwood Flattie, 7ft., as new, £12. 20 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1951 For Sale. For sale. 3 heavyweight duck verandah Blinds, beds, 2 spring mattresses. Apply 20 Irwin-st., East Ftle. All in excellent condition. (reference)

1951 For Sale. German iron frame Piano, good condition. £200. 20 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1932: Hart, Leonard G.

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1934 - 1949: Pinniger, Mrs. E.

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