Reference numberLH000577ADescriptionFremantle Esplanade was formed from seven and a half acres of land reclaimed from South Bay. Sand was trucked from the Robb Jetty dunes and spoil from Ellen and East Street cuttings used to fill the area. The Fremantle Municipal Council spent 1000 pounds levelling, manuring and planting couch grass. The band stand rotunda was used by some famous touring brass bands. The picket fence has long since been removed. Note Long Jetty, used as a promenade, in the top right.Date1905Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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