21 Irwin Street

21 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War w Federation / Arts & Crafts Influences

No 21 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A prominent half-timbered gable extends above the verandah. The front facade features an offset French door and a corner window suite. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features a brick chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1927 Houses And Land. I Hereby Withdraw Property, Valencia, Irwin-st., East Fremantle, from all agents, same sold privately. J. E. Rudeforth. (reference)

1933 The List Of Winners. Fed Up, Mrs. M. Sargent, 21 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Death on August 25, at his residence. Charles Jackson, dearly beloved father and father-in-law of Melva and Wilfred Sargent, loving grandpa of Bobby, Betty and Ronnie. Your earthly toll is done. So long, Dad. We will always remember you. (reference)

1944 Death on February 12. Suddenly, at Fremantle. Winnie Jackson, much loved sister-in-law of Melva and Wilfred Sargent; fond aunty of Bob, Betty and Ronnie. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922 - 1927: Rudeforth, J. E.

1928: Vacant

1929 - 1949: Sergeant, Wilfred

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