ARCHITECTURE
No 238 Canning Highway is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Canning Highway and Stratford Street. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. It is asymmetrically composed with a gabled thrust bay to the west side of the house and then a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. Sections of the verandah have been enclosed with timber framing and fibro sheeting. The entry door is located on the south face of the thrust bay under the verandah. A wide set of stairs goes from the verandah to the street. The roofscape features a tall painted chimney.
HISTORY
1918 Birth on August 2, Canning-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Fontaine—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1921 Birth on October 3, at Canning-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Fontaine—a son. Both well. (reference)
1936 Motor Registration. 26988: Mr. F. E. Fontaine, 238 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Plymouth. (reference)
1943 For sale, 2 Gramophones, 110 Records. Les Murphy, c/o Fontaine, 238 Canning-rd., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1947 The engagement is announced of Genevieve Marie, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Fontaine, of 238 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, to Andrew, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Stewart, of 12 Ditcham-street, North Cottesloe. (reference)
1949 Five valve Wireless, good order, cheap. 238 Canning-hwy., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Death on Aug. 6, at his residence, 238 Canning highway, East Fremantle, after a short illness, Francis Ernest Fontaine, dearly loved husband of Rene Fontaine, loving father of Fernande (Mrs. R. J. Farley), Suzanne (Mrs. S. Fowler), Genevieve (Mrs. A. Stewart), Judith and the late Peter (R.A.A.F.); aged 79 years. R.I.P. (reference)
1953 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. F. E. Fontaine, a director of the Metro Bus Co. Ltd., and of 238 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle... Commercial Club Fremantle (Inc.): Members are invited to attend the Funeral of our late Member, Mr. F. E. Fontaine... (reference)
RESIDENTS
1917 - 1949: Fontaine, Francis E.
