Fowler's Warehouse

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Fowler's Warehouse
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Fowler's Warehouse
Alternative namesFremantle Furniture Factory
General information
LocationHenry Street back through to Pakenham Street
Address Henry Street, Fremantle
Town or city Fremantle
CountryAustralia
Opened1900
ClientD&J Fowler Ltd
OwnerCity of Fremantle
Design and construction
Architect(s)Frederick William Burwell
TypeState Registered Place
Designated9 November 1993
Part of West End, Fremantle (25225)
Reference no. 889

Fowler's Warehouse, also known as the Fremantle Furniture Factory, was constructed in 1900 as the principal premises in Western Australia for D. & J. Fowler Ltd. Principally on Henry Street in Fremantle, the building extends through to Pakenham Street, and comprises offices, warehouse, engine room packing and coffee roasting house, stables and sheds. Local architect Frederick William Burwell designed the building. Burwell also designed the Central Chambers, Sail and Anchor Hotel, Victoria Pavilion, Owston's Buildings and Marmion House. [1]

The City of Fremantle purchased the property in 1971 and leased it to a wool stores company. In 1991–1992 the City undertook restoration of the buildings. [2]

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References

Information from the City of Fremantle Interpretation Plaques and Panels Research Project was used as the basis of this article. This project was completed in May 2002 by historian Kristy Bizzaca, and is available by visiting the City of Fremantle's History Centre.

  1. "Frederick W. Burwell" (PDF). Australian Institute of Architects. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 February 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  2. Ebbs, Michelle (1 November 2005), Fremantle Community shares in the recycling of the Fremantle Furniture Factory, ResearchOnline@ND, retrieved 14 May 2013

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