Caesar Street, Bruce Lee Reserve - Change Rooms, 9, Beaconsfield WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleBRUCE LEE RESERVEAddressBruce Lee Reserve - Change Rooms 9 Caesar Street BEACONSFIELD WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No21837Statement Of SignificanceThis place has been identified in 'Fremantle's Landscape: A Study for the Municipal Inventory' as being of cultural heritage significance'. The place is identified in the South Fremantle Heritage Study (1993) as being of cultural heritage significance.HistoryVested in City of Fremantle 1962. Used as a park in the interwar years, probably constructed on a quarry site. Bruce Lee Oval is evidence of public need expressed in the interwar and the post-war years for new sporting venues. (M. Bosworth, Landscape Study, p.41) The Park was a former portion of 'Mulberry Farm' - itself an historic part of Fremantle. The creation of the Park is part of the 'newer' development of South Fremantle. Bruce Lee was a Fremantle councillor from 1940 to 1967. The place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. Physical DescriptionBruce Lee Reserve is a large rectangular grassed park area with several trees to the perimeter. Located in front of South Fremantle TAFE.Place UseOriginal Use – FARMING\PASTORAL: OtherPresent Use – UNKNOWN: UNKNOWNPlace TypeLandscapeHistoric ThemeSOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES - Sport, recreation & entertainment
Statutory Heritage Areas
Statutory Heritage Area CustodianCity of FremantleStatutory Heritage Area South Fremantle Heritage AreaHeritage Area StatusContributoryHeritage Area InHerit Number22386Statutory Heritage Area Date14/10/2000
Local Government Statutory Heritage Listings
Local Government Statutory Listing CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Statutory Listing TypeHeritage ListLocal Government Statutory Listing StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing Date8/03/2007
Caesar Street, Bruce Lee Reserve - Change Rooms, 9, Beaconsfield WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 22/07/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/12566
