37 Hamilton Street — Streets of East Freo

ARCHITECTURE

Federation with Regency Influences

St Albans, is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place comprises an original house with a significant expansion. The front elevation to Hamilton Street is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return bullnose verandah. The walls are limestone and all quoins are brick. The roofscape features tall chimneys with rendered caps.

HISTORY

1927 Death on October 19, at her late residence, ‘’St. Albans’’, 37 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, Catherine Gertrude, dearly beloved wife of Joseph Rankin, and fond mother of Grace (Mrs. R. Stubbs, Subiaco), Gladys (Mrs. L. McIntyre, South Fremantle), and Doris, James, Herbert and Leslie Rankin (Fremantle); aged 52 years. (reference)
1927 Obituary. Mrs. Catherine Gertrude Rankin, wife of Mr. Joseph Rankin, of the Commonwealth Line and State Shipping Service, passed away October 19 at her late residence ‘St. Albans', Hamilton-street, East Fremantle. The deceased lady, who was 52 years of age, had resided in this State for the Iast 33 years. Mrs. Rankin had been in failing health for the past 12 months. She was a devoted Christian woman, quiet, unassuming, and beloved by all with all whom she came in contact. (reference)
1942 Death on August 4, at his residence, 37 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, James Howie, dearly beloved husband of Mary McCallum Howie, loving father of Mary (Mrs R. Davison) James (RAAF), Margaret (Mrs. W. Sheridan), Janet (Mrs. W. Winnstrom)... aged 55 years. (reference)
1942 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. James Howie, of 37 Hamilton Street, East Fremantle, late of the Fremantle Harbour Trust and formerly Corporal Signaller, Imperial Army, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)