ARCHITECTURE
Federation / Georgian / Regency Influences
No. 71 (previously was no. 139) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in face brick and rendered decorative details with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple and well-designed expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.
HISTORY
1911 The Friends of Mr. Thomas Smith are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly-beloved son, Archibald Michael, to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his residence, 139 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1917 The friends of Mr. Thomas Henry Smith, of 139 King-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved mother, Mary Ellen Elizabeth, to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)
1949 Death on September 25, at his residence, Thomas Henry, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Smith, of 71 King-street, East Fremantle, and loved father of Tom, Joe and Clarrie; aged 76 years. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1911 - 1949: Smith, Thomas
