Architecture
Federation / Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences
No 21 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by single double hung sash windows. Windows have rendered sills and dressings. The walls are brick with rendered stringcourses. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.
History
1940 In The Matter of the Will of Edwin Harcourt Maxwell… late of 21 Petra Street, East Fremantle in the said State Factory Director, deceased. Notice is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the abovenamed deceased are requested to send particulars thereof in writing to the Executrix, Isabella Louise Elizabeth Maxwell care of the undersigned... (reference)
1943 Pram, wicker, good condition; cash. 21 Petra-st, East Ftle... (reference)
1944 Muscovy Ducklings, one month and three months old. 21 Petra-st, E Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Wanted to buy, Ford A or AA Tourer or Utility, fair tyres, top price paid. A. V. Oxwell, 21 Petra-st, E Fremantle... (reference)
1945 House or Flat in Fremantle, will buy furniture, 21 Petra-st, E Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Wanted to buy, small Cottage, Rockingham or Palm Beach. Particulars to 21 Petra-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Wanted, Woman for cleaning, one day fortnightly. Apply 21 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Wanted, Woman for cleaning, one day fortnightly. Apply 21 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 For Sale: China Cabinet, brand new article, cheap. 21 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Wanted Gardener, one afternoon weekly, for a short period, 21 Petra-st., East Fremantle (Marmion tram). (reference)
1950 Death on July 15, at Subiaco, Dianne Elizabeth, dearly beloved youngest daughter of Keith and Linda Maxwell, of 21 Petra street, East Fremantle, and loved sister of Maureen and Roslyn; aged 24 days. (reference)
1950 Lost one child's Stroller, blue canvas and cream, Stork brand, between Webster-st, and Petra-st., E. Fremantle. Finder please return to 21 Petra-st., E. Fremantle, Reward. (reference)
Residents
1920 - 1939: Maxwell, Edwin H.
1940 - 1949: Maxwell, Isabella.
