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.