ARCHITECTURE
Late Victorian / Early Federation / Georgian Influences
No. 28 (previously was no. 48) East street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a skillion roofed front verandah. The verandah is supported on square masonry pillars. A gable in the verandah marks the front entrance. There is a centrally located front door with sidelights and windows either side of the door.
HISTORY
1910 Birth on October 3, at 48 East-street, Fremantle, the wife of Robert H. Pike—twins (boy and girl). All doing well. (reference)
1912 Death on February 21, at No. 48 East-street, East Fremantle, Robert John, dearly beloved son of Robert Henry and Christina Pike, aged 16 months. Suffer little children to come unto Me. (reference)
1929 Registration Transfer. 12591: W. E. Griffiths, to Christian Pike, 48 East-street, East Fremantle, Essex. (reference)
1931 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Armstrong, the dearly beloved wife of Mr. James Armstrong, of Spearwood, and formerly of East Fremantle, and fond mother of Alfred Reginald Frederick and Leonard, are respectfully notified that her remains will be interred in the Methodist Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of Mr. R. H. Pike, 48 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1937 Fremantle Gymkhana. Infant Welfare Fund Increased. Three hours of amusement was provided at Richmond Park on Saturday night, when a gymkhana in aid of the Infant Welfare Appeal was held. Three trotting races and pedestrian, cycling and novelty events comprised the programme and there was not a dull moment. The joint honorary secretaries, Messrs. B. W. P. Lee and E. C. Tompkins, devoted a lot of time in organising the gymkhana. They desire to express their thanks to the committee of the Fremantle Trotting Club for the use of the ground, to donors of trophies and the W.A. Athletic League and the W.A. League of Wheelmen for the assistance rendered. The main prizes in the cash consultation conducted on the Stork Handicap Gift went to Pike, 48 East-street, East Fremantle (first)… (reference)
1941 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. James Armstrong, of Safety Bay, late of Spearwood, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his sister, Mrs. R. H. Pike, 28 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1942 Death on June 8, at the residence of her sister, Mrs R. H. Pike, 28 East-street, East Fremantle, Elizabeth Helen… (reference)
1946 Funeral. The Members of the above are respectfully informed that the remains of our late Member, Mr. Robert Henry Pike, late of 28 East-street, Fremantle East, and of Ayron Farm, South Caroling, via Dangin, will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1950 Birth on May 22, at K.E.M.H., to Nada and Henry Pike, of 28 East-street, East Fremantle—a son (Geoffrey Robert). Both well. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1909: Barry, William
1910 - 1928: Pike, Robert H.
1933 - 1943: Pike, Mrs. Christina
1944 - 1947: Marshall, Cyril W.
1949: Pike, Henry R.
