ARCHITECTURE
Late Victorian / Early Federation
Domestic Carpenter w Federation / Georgian Influences
No. 96 (previously was no. 178) King street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door and hopper light. The door is flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts set on a timber floor.
HISTORY
AIF 1915, Septimus James Cottrell (Regimental number 1732) Occupation Labourer, 96 King St, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 21. Next of kin Mother, Mrs. Lillian Cottrell NAA Record AIF Record
AIF 1917, Edward Albert Cottrell (Regimental number 52136) Occupation Horse Driver, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin Father: James Cottrell
1953 Deceased Estates. Notice to Creditors And Claimants, Edward Albert Cottrell late of 96 King-street East Fremantle—Waterside Worker (last date for claims 12th October, 1953). (reference)
RESIDENTS
1913 - 1927: Cottrell, James
1928 - 1949: Cottrell, Mrs. L.
