View of Fremantle looking towards the Esplanade

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Reference numberLH000345DescriptionView of Fremantle looking towards the Esplanade. In 1900, the Esplanade was a noisome seaweed strewn shallow. It was reclaimed in 1902/1903. The Norfolk Island Pines were planted at the suggestion of Cr. Frank Nicholas c1908. The Oceanic Hotel, Pakenham Street, was formerly known as the Welsh Harp Inn and the Collie Hotel. It was delicensed in 1922/1923 and became a boarding house. In 1975 it was still a boarding house until it was sold to the Orange People in 1981. After extensive renovations the building was converted into six apartments and opened under the name "Rivendell" in 1982.Date1922Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes

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View of Fremantle looking towards the Esplanade