ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War , Federation Bungalow w Filigree Influences
No 24 May Street is a single storey building constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick with a tiled hipped roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. A timber fretwork frieze and a vertical timber balustrade span between the posts. The south section of the return verandah has been enclosed. The house sits on limestone foundations. A broad set of steps leads down to the garden. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows with hoppers. Masonry steps leads down to the garden.
HISTORY
1947 Death on March 10, at East Fremantle, Ruby Evelyn Willis, dearly beloved wife of John Willis, of Sonoma, 24 May-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Donald, Colin and the late Allen (killed in action R.A.A.F.); mother-in-law of Betty and fond grandmother of Peter, Valerie and Donald; aged 56 years. (reference)
1948 Engagement. Frances Mary (Peggy), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Chalmers of 1 Shuffrey-street, Fremantle, to Colin Wilson, youngest son of Mr. J. and the late Mrs.Willis of 24 May-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 For sale. Shotgun, d.b., Weseley Richards, hammerless, splendid condition, £30; also Spanish guitar, old instrument, good tone, £5. Willis, 24 May-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Penguin motor boat Engine, 3¼, all complete brand new, never been used, £60. 24 May-st.; East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1919 - 1926: Wills, John
1927 - 1928: Harwood, Richard R.
1929 - 1932: Green, John W.
1933 - 1947: Willis, John
1949: Willis, John
