Fremantle Then and Now
By: Amy
By: Amy
Maritime Museum
What Year Was It Built In?
The Maritime Museum was built in 2002.
Architects
Cox Howlett + Bailey Woodland
The Materials
Timber structure
Composite aluminium sandwich panels
Lining the roof are 6.0mm BGC DuralinerTM Fibre Cement Sheets
Eight kilometres of joints
45,000 screws
4,000 metres of seamless waterproof system.3
Buildings Being Built In Fremantle Around
2002
in 2000 Booyeembara Park was established on the former Montreal Open space.
in 2001 the Whalers tunnel was renovated and reopended to the public.
in 2005 John Curtin Statue was unveiled in Kings Square.
Events in Fremantle in 2002
Woodside Maternity hospital closed.
Mummy and Daddy were having Dinner with Richard Ford (a friend from USA) at Sails Restaurant while I slept in the pram.
Fremantle hosted the International 505 World Championships.
What Was Happening in WA
Fashion, cars, houses, school are similar to today as it was only 10 years ago.
Dr Geoff Gallop was Premier
Port Authority BuildingPort Authority BuildingBy Amy LewisBy Amy Lewis
What Year Was It Made In?
What Year Was It Made In?
The Port Authority Building was built in 1963 by Hobbs Winning and Leighton.
It was built to accommodate the then Fremantle Port Authority's existing staff in one building instead of the pre-existing eight buildings around the wharf area.
The Port Authority Building was built in 1963 by Hobbs Winning and Leighton.
It was built to accommodate the then Fremantle Port Authority's existing staff in one building instead of the pre-existing eight buildings around the wharf area.
The ArchitectsThe Architects
Hobbs Winning and LeightonHobbs Winning and Leighton
Materials usedMaterials usedFoundations:120 'Franki' piles
Lighting: controlled natural lighting from the north and south
Windows are anodised aluminium frames glazed with anti-glare glass and are completely reversible, allowing all window cleaning to be carried out from within the building.
Tiling: tiling for both exterior wall finish and interior wall decoration Exterior tiling gives a permanent sparkling effect, and reduces maintenance to a minimum
Ground floor roof: It is a folded roof pattern of pre-stressed concrete units in two spans each of 20 metres.
Foundations:120 'Franki' piles
Lighting: controlled natural lighting from the north and south
Windows are anodised aluminium frames glazed with anti-glare glass and are completely reversible, allowing all window cleaning to be carried out from within the building.
Tiling: tiling for both exterior wall finish and interior wall decoration Exterior tiling gives a permanent sparkling effect, and reduces maintenance to a minimum
Ground floor roof: It is a folded roof pattern of pre-stressed concrete units in two spans each of 20 metres.
The Fashion in 1960sfor Girls in WADresses — Shift, coat dresses. Most of the dresses
had lot’s beads.
Skirts — long aline skirts, sort skirts
Gloves — long and short gloves.
Twinsets — Jumper with matching cardigan.
Dresses — Shift, coat dresses. Most of the dresses had lot’s beads.
Skirts — long aline skirts, sort skirts
Gloves — long and short gloves.
Twinsets — Jumper with matching cardigan.
The Fashion in 1960sfor Men in WA
The Fashion in 1960sfor Men in WA
Pants — stovepipe pants.
Shorts — dress shorts with long socks.
Shoes — desert boots.
Pants — stovepipe pants.
Shorts — dress shorts with long socks.
Shoes — desert boots.
The Fashion in 1960sHats
The Fashion in 1960sHats
Hats — pillbox hats and beanies.Hats — pillbox hats and beanies.
In Western AustraliaIn Western Australia
The Premier was David Brand
A United States naval base was established at North West Cape WA
Indigenous Western Australians were allowed to vote for the first time in the federal elections.
The Premier was David Brand
A United States naval base was established at North West Cape WA
Indigenous Western Australians were allowed to vote for the first time in the federal elections.
1908 Customs House
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Why Was It Constructed?
Its construction resulted from Federation – when the Commonwealth took over responsibility for customs and excise.
It was the first purpose built customs building in Fremantle and functioned as the main branch of the Customs Department of Western Australia from this time.
Architects
W. B. Hardwick (PWD) and Hillson Beasley, Chief Architect
Does the Building Design Have a Name?
Architectural style: Federation Free Classical
The Materials
Wall - red brick, and stone (Donnybrook Sandstone).
Roof - metal Corrugated Iron.
What Other Buildings in Fremantle Were Built at a
Similar Time?Fremantle Town Hall (1887)
Fremantle Train Station (1907)
What Was Happening in Fremantle at that
Time?The Fremantle Municipal tramways network began operations in 1905 and expanded into North Fremantle in 1908.
The Premier was Newton Moore.
The Australian Coat of arms was officially accepted.
In 1900 motor cars were frail and bulky and similar in design to horse drawn carriages.
Fashion 1908
People dressed very formally.
Maritime Museum Shipwreck Gallery
Maritime Museum Shipwreck Gallery
By Amy LewisBy Amy Lewis
What Year Was It Built In?
What Year Was It Built In? 18511851
View prior to 1873 when construction of Long Jetty commencedView prior to 1873 when construction of Long Jetty commenced
Why was it Constructed?Why was it Constructed?To store goods & chattels
In 1977 the government department vacated the building and the Public works converted it into a museum that was opened in 1979 by Sir Charles Court.
To store goods & chattels
In 1977 the government department vacated the building and the Public works converted it into a museum that was opened in 1979 by Sir Charles Court.
The ArchitectsThe Architects
James ManningJames Manning
How was it Constructed?How was it Constructed?It was constructed with convict labour, and some subcontractors.
Constructed from brick,limestone and jarrah.
The limestone mortar was repaired in 1979 with concrete, but is now causing damage to the limestone and so the replaced mortar is now itself being replaced with lime mortar.
It was constructed with convict labour, and some subcontractors.
Constructed from brick,limestone and jarrah.
The limestone mortar was repaired in 1979 with concrete, but is now causing damage to the limestone and so the replaced mortar is now itself being replaced with lime mortar.
What Was Happening in Fremantle at that Time?What Was Happening in Fremantle at that Time?
Convicts were arriving in WAConvicts were arriving in WA
What Other Buildings in Fremantle Were Built at a Similar Time?
What Other Buildings in Fremantle Were Built at a Similar Time?
Fremantle Prison
Warders Cottages
Barracks for Prison Guards
Residents for officials
Fremantle Prison
Warders Cottages
Barracks for Prison Guards
Residents for officials
Fashion in 1851Fashion in 1851
References• Western Australian Museum Annual Report 2002 —
http://museum.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAMuseumAR_2001-02.pdf
• The Australian Institute of Architects — http://www.architecture.com.au/awards_search?option=showaward&entryno=20036029
• Brookfield Multiplex — http://www.brookfieldmultiplex.com/projects/australasia/wa/engineering_and_infrastructure/infrastructure/completed/fremantle_maritime_museum/
• BGC — http://www.bgc.com.au/fibrecement/media/pdf/projects/maritime_brochure.pdf
• www.george.doig.com.au/articles/a-short-history-of-fremantle.html
• www.int505.org/old_site/2002worlds/wrapup-report.htm
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_of_Western_Australia
• http://www.fremantleports.com.au/Visiting/Attractions/Pages/Fremantle-Ports-Administration-Building.aspx
References
• http://www.harbourtheatre.org.au/aboutus.html
• http://www.fremantlewa.com.au/images/freo/maritimetrail_web.pdf
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/geoff-inoz/5431602975/in/photostream/
• http://register.heritage.wa.gov.au/PDF_Files/C%20Reg/Customs%20House%20(fmr)%20(I).PDF
• http://books.google.com.au/books?id=2IGEQwGLUPQC&pg=PA83&lpg=PA83&dq=custom+house+cnr+Cliff+%26+Phillimore+St&source=bl&ots=DAaVXGAVhB&sig=GLGxMhPBvJOHHyQLIDoA8rxRmPc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Mo63T6rRM4aSiAfk4oDlCA&ved=0CFkQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=custom%20house%20cnr%20Cliff%20%26%20Phillimore%20St&f=false
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trams_in_Fremantle
• http://perthsbest.wordpress.com/2008/04/26/fremantle-port-authority/
References
• Australia in the 1960s, Itiel Bereson 2000
• Australia in the 1900’s by Itiel Bereson 2000
• A History of the Commissariat Building by Ian Crawford, Anne Delray, Lynn Stevenson, Feb 1992.
• Interview with Mum (Nikola Lewis)
• Interview with Grandma and Grandpa (Sue and Ian Bailey)
• Interview with Lyndsey the Visitor Service Officer at the Shipwreck Gallery.