91 Sewell Street — Streets of East Freo

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Post War, Federation / Art Moderne

No. 91 (previously was no. 183) Sewell street is a pair of single story houses constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. Its foundation is a duplex in the Federation Bungalow style that was extensive adapted in the in the Inter-War period. A garage has been introduces at the lot boundary of No 93. Masonry retaining walls and concrete steps have been introduced to both properties. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with different concrete verandahs to each side of the party wall. The verandahs are supported on masonry piers and walls. The verandah to No 93 has stepped parapets which gives the place its Inter-War Functionalist style characteristics. The entry doors are offset equally from the party wall and are flanked by casement windows.

HISTORY

1937 Death on April 26, at Fremantle Hospital, Henry Day, dearly beloved husband of Ethel Ellen Day, of 183 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved father of Henry and John (Fremantle) and Herbert (Wannamal); aged 62 years. (reference)
1940 For Sale Or Lease. Pacer, George Wallace. Suitable Goldfields or Country Racing. Apply H. W. Day, 183 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 AIF Prisoners In Germany. German radio has announced details of several West Australian members of the A.I.F. who are prisoners of war in Germany. The particulars were picked up by Mr. H. W. Crommelin of Queenslea Drive, Claremont, who gained the impression that it was the intention to broadcast names of prisoners after each Saturday afternoon news session. WX41 Herbert Francis Day, captured at Bardia, mother resides at 91 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Birth on November 20, at Sister Bathgate's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Row, of Sewell street—a daughter (Wendy Lorraine). Both well. (reference)