ARCHITECTURE
Federation, Georgian Bungalow
No. 61 (previously was no. 109) Glyde street is a single storey residence constructed in brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine example of a Federation Bungalow style house. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The facade has black tuck pointing and decorative render treatment.
A carport has been added to the south side of the house in front of the verandah.
HISTORY
1932 Lost, last Friday, between Glyde and East sts—Lady's White Glove. Reward return 109 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Auctions: Brick And Stone Cottage, No. 109 Glyde St., East Fremantle. Learmonth, Duffy and Co. have received instructions from Mr. J. J. O'Sullivan to Offer for Sale by Public Auction as above—Portion of Swan Loc. 71, being Lot 130 on plan 356, with a frontage of 61 links to Glyde-st., East Fremantle, by a depth of 206.2 links. Improvements consist of a brick and stone cottage, No. 109 Glyde-st., containing four rooms and bathroom, with front and back verandahs and with detached washhouse with fixed copper and troughs. This is a very comfortable cottage and is let at 17/6 per week. Terms: £300 may remain on mortgage at £6 per cent per annum, balance cash. (reference)
1942 For Sale. Kitchenette, Kitchen Dresser and Double Bed. Apply 61 Glyde-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Lost, Black and White Collie Dog, answers to Laddie. Owner's address, 61 Glyde-st, East Fremantle. Good reward. (reference)
1949 Death on January 9 at Fremantle Hospital. Henry Beardow Hopkinson, of 62 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, widower of the late Minnie Hopkinson, loved father of Ella (Mrs. A. J. Jenkins, Perth), Sis (Mrs. A. Wood, East Fremantle) and Bill (East Fremantle), aged 76 years. (reference)
1951 For Sale. Neat brick Residence, situate 61 Glyde-st. 4 rooms, high position, tenanted, 27/6 weekly. For quick sale £2,350 or near offer...(reference)
1954 For Sale: Latest model Frigidaire, 7.4 c.f., as new. 61 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1926 - 1932: McCreery, Joseph
1933 - 1940: Gunnyon, Robert
1940 - 1944: Moore, Mrs. Ida
1945 - 1947: Wood, Mrs. Alice & Curry, John P.
1949: Wood, Mrs. Alice & Cumbers, Mervyn