Gettingaround > tours south

Begin this tour at the corner of Marine Terrace and Collie Street..

The Esplanade Hotel Built in the 1890's. This hotel is typical of the large number of hotels built in Fremantle during the gold rush. Most of those hotels are still standing. Extensive additions to the Esplanade Hotel commenced in 1985. Cross the street and you will find Trades Hall. Trades Hall Corner Collie and Pakenham Streets This building was designed by Joseph F. Allen in 1901. Sir John Forrest laid the foundation stone on 26 March, 1901. On 23 January 1904, W.H. Carpenter, MHR, the first labor representative for the Fremantle district in Federal Parliament, laid a memorial stone to commemorate the Party's win in the elections. It is now a restaurant

Walk north up Collie Street to South Terrace, or deviate via Pakenham Street (first left) and Nairn Street (first right) where several single and double storey terrace cottages typical of Victorian Fremantle can be seen. Turn left in South Terrace and you will find the Evan Davies Library.

Evan Davies Library

Built in 1899 for the Fremantle Literary Institute and acquired by the Fremantle City Council in 1949 for the first totally rate supported library in WA. The building was names after Evan Davies, a Councillor and State Parliamentarian. It is now a commercial building.

Walk south along the west side of South Terrace.

Fremantle Technical College Corner South and Essex Street. Built in 1912, an elegant brick building with plinth and facings made from Donnybrook stone. The decorative detail has Art Nouveau influences. The building was designed by H. Beasley of the PWD. Cross to the east side of South Terrace at Norfolk Street.

Old Fremantle Technical School

Further south this old stone building was built in 1877. The building was opened as the Fremantle Infants and Girls School. It became the Fremantle Technical School in 1902 and now houses Maritime Studies.

Cross to the east side of South Terrace at Norfolk Street.

Scots Church

Corner of Norfolk Street and South Terrace.

This is a limestone and brick building. The original jarrah shingles have been replaced by asbestos slates. It was designed by J. Talbot Hobbs in 1890. The foundation stone was laid by Sir John Forrest. The church was recently restored with the assistance of a National Estate grant.

Walk east in Norfolk Street to Fremantle Oval.

Fremantle Oval - Victoria Grandstand A great example of the now rate timber and iron constructions which was popular at the turn of the century for pavilions. Note the iron lace work and distinctive towers. The grandstand was opened by Sir John Forrest in 1897. Continue along Quarry Street towards the traffic lights and you will see the Synagogue on the left

Synagogue

Behind 92 South Terrace

Built by the Fremantle Jewish Community in 1902. Just before the outbreak of the 1st world war, services in Fremantle were discontinued, and various organisations (religious and others) rented the premises until its sale. A new commercial frontage has been added to the original building. Cross Quarry Street and turn right to find the Fremantle Markets

Fremantle Markets Corner South Terrace and Henderson Streets The Markets were designed by Messrs Oldham and Eales. The foundation stone was laid by Sir John Forrest in 1897. The original iron gates on the three frontages are still in place. Wrought iron bullnose verandahs with posts were rebuilt in 1983 to match the originals. Turn right into Henderson Street.

Warders' Quarters

East side of Henderson Street

Built in 1851 for the pensioner warders and their families arriving with the first shiploads of convicts. These cottages are in the timeless style of British rural vernacular buildings adapted to suit local materials and climatic conditions. The group has distinctive charm and character in addition to its historical interest.

Turn right into Fairbairn Street and walk east.

Goal Gateway

Most of the goal buildings were designed by Captain H. Wray, RE, and James Manning, Clerk of Works, in a simple dignified Georgian style. These buildings were of a scale not previously attempted in the colony. The goal gateway was constructed of locally quarried limestone and was completed in 1855. The gatehouse and entrance wing were faced with stucco at a later date as the limestone was soft and porous. Walk straight ahead to discover the Prison Museum.

 

Prison Museum Built as a Superintendent's Residence by convicts from limestone cut from the hill in 1854. Magistrate Fairbairn lived in the house for twenty years. The building was then used as an officers club before being opened in 1979 as a display of past and contemporary history of the WA Penal system. Return to Henderson Street, turning right past further Warders' Quarters, Police Station and Court House, Turn left into Queen Street and right into High Street.

Victoria Hall

179 High Street

Designed by J. Talbot Hobbs Victoria Hall was opened on 22nd September 1897 for community use such as political meetings, balls, bazaars, concerts etc. It survived a recent demolition threat. The Hall has a decorated stuccoed façade with Corinthian columns. Keep walking east to find Dalkeith House.

Dalkeith House

160 High Street

An interesting two-storey residence built around the turn of the century. This house has also survived a recent threat of demolition. Ornate cast iron and woodwork decorate the balcony and gables. The original cast iron fence and tiled path and verandah remain.