


The opening coincided with the celebration of Victoria's Jubilee and occurred on June 22, 1887. This brochure will help you discover the atmosphere, architecture and tales that lie behind one of the most famous attractions in Fremantle.įremantle Town Hall is situated on the corner of High, William and Adelaide Streets. Walk the Fremantle Markets ‘Heritage Trail’ to explore the unique place the market has in the city’s history. It includes former banks, pubs, hotels, warehouses, import-export businesses and shipping companies that speak to its maritime heritage." Heritage Minister Albert Jacob said "Fremantle's West End is a rare example of a highly intact port city business district and is particularly notable for its impressive variety of gold boom era buildings. The entire West End of Fremantle, including more than 250 buildings has been heritage-listed, the largest single place to be added to the State Register of Heritage Places. Stroll through the West End to feel like you're walking back in time.įremantle has been recognised as the best preserved example of a 19th century port streetscape in the world. A simple stroll around the town centre streets and you can visit a sublime selection of historic buildings and imagine pioneer life in the past. Restored colonial heritage buildings built in the 1800's are easily spotted. Fremantle's Town Hall is located in the centre of the City, it's classical facade contrasting with the modern slopes of the Western Australian Maritime Museum, yet both capture the timeless balance between the man, the land and the sea.Īs a city of major cultural heritage Fremantle's Architecture is unique. There are over 3000 heritage listed properties in the Fremantle area. Over 250 of Fremantle's buildings, described as 'charming heritage sandstone buildings', have been classified by the National Trust.
