South Terrace, Fremantle Markets, 74, Fremantle WA 6160
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleFremantle MarketsAddressFremantle Markets 74 South Terrace FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No1006Location Description 74 South Tce, Fremantle & Lot 1380 Henderson St, FremantleConstruction Commenced1898Construction MaterialRoof – METAL: Corrugated IronWall – BRICK: Pointed BrickWall – RENDER: SmoothWall – STONE: LimestoneStatement Of SignificanceFremantle Markets, a brick and limestone municipal markets building in the Federation Romanesque style and its associated outbuildings, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: as a rare example of a late nineteenth to early twentieth century municipal market which is largely intact and which is still used for a purpose similar to its intended use; for the contribution it makes to the urban fabric of Fremantle by forming part of both the precinct of Federation era commercial buildings at the west end of south Terrace and the precinct of government and community buildings established on the Convict Grant lands following the closure of the convict Establishment in 1886; as a well composed example of the Federation Romanesque style applied to a building that had both municipal and commercial roles; as an illustration of how the urban fabric of Fremantle evolved in the late nineteenth century with the end of convict transportation and the massive growth created by the Gold rush and also the increasing role of local municipal government in the provision of community facilities and services; as a local Fremantle ‘institution’ that is recognised as contributing strongly to the cosmopolitan lifestyle of Fremantle and is held in high regard by West Australians; as the first example in Perth of the late twentieth century nostalgic global trend to establish modern retail markets as an alternative shopping experience to large shopping centres with mass produced items; for its association with the architects Charles Lancelot Oldham and Herbert Joseph Eales of the firm Oldham and Eales who won the public design competition for this building and with the Mayor of Fremantle, Elias Sampson, and the Councillors who had the vision to establish this municipal facility. Extracted from the Conservation Plan. Refer to HCWA's Assessment Documentation of Places for Entry in the Register of Heritage Places.ConditionCondition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).HistoryRefer to Heritage Council of Western Australia's Register of Heritage Places - Register and Assessment Documentation. Heritage Assessments were prepared in April and June 2010 by the City of Fremantle for DA submissions to Council re future management of some changes to the shop units in the original market hall building, and for works to facilitate a food business on the north west corner the markets building (South Terrace and Henderson Street) and include shops 10, 11, 12 and 13. Ref:DA 0226/10.Physical DescriptionRefer to Heritage Council of Western Australia's Register of Heritage Places - Register and Assessment Documentation. South Terrace is one of the main arterial roads leading into Fremantle. 74 South Terrace is located on the south east corner of South Terrace and the Henderson Street Mall on an irregular shaped site that partially extends north to William Street and east to Parry Street. The Fremantle Markets is a single storey tuck pointed brick, limestone and rendered building with a zincalume clad roof that has clerestory windows and a lantern. As a commercial building the markets were constructed during 1897/98 in the Federation Romanesque style of architecture. The building contains many elements typical to this style including: Predominantly commercial building Simple and robust massing Parapeted gables Large or strongly modeled semicircular openings. Use of Australian ornamental motifs (i.e. swans) Tourelles This style of architecture was influenced by American architecture in the 1870s and 1880s when it focused on the Romanesque of France, Spain and Italy. Romanesque in Australia was designed more restrained than the reflection of wealth and power developing in America. At present (2010) the central hall which has over 140 small stalls is concealed behind 15 brick and iron shops. There are substantial entrances on the South Terrace (south) and Henderson Street Mall (west) elevations. There is a reconstructed verandah (1980) that wraps around both street facades. A four room former Caretaker’s cottage (c1915) is located on the north east corner of the market building and is mainly used for administration offices. To the north of the 1897 building there are stalls in the former Service Yard and the 1940s Cool Store and Shed. The Fruit and Vegetable Hall which has an entrance at William Street was constructed in 1991. Heritage Assessments were prepared in April and June 2010 by the City of Fremantle for DA submissions to Council re future management of some changes to the shop units in the original market hall building, and for works to facilitate a food business on the north west corner the markets building (South Terrace and Henderson Street) and include shops 10, 11, 12 and 13. Ref:DA 0226/10. Place UseOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: Market BuildingOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: Shopping ComplexPresent Use – COMMERCIAL: Shopping ComplexIntegrity/AuthenticityHigh degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).Place TypeIndividual Building or GroupHistoric ThemeSOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES - Community services & utilitiesState RegisteredYes
State Statutory Heritage Listing
State Statutory Listing CustodianHeritage Council of WAState Statutory Listing TypeState Register of Heritage PlacesState Statutory Listing GradingRegisteredState Statutory Listing Date09/11/1993
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
Non-Statutory Listings and Surveys
Non-statutory Listings CustodianCity of FremantleNon-statutory Listings TypeMunicipal InventoryNon-statutory Listings Grading18/09/2000Non-statutory Listings DateLevel 1A
Non-Statutory Listings and Surveys
Non-statutory Listings CustodianNational Trust of Australia (WA)Non-statutory Listings TypeHeritage CouncilNon-statutory Listings GradingAboriginal Heritage Sites RegisterNon-statutory Listings Date21/10/1980
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22579
RELATED
South Terrace, Fremantle Markets, 74, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 18/06/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/30987