Fremantle has an abundance of heritage buildings, in fact more old than new. I appreciate them all although some, on closer inspection could do with a little TLC. The highly decorative upper level of the heritage listed Central Chambers building on High Street hasn't changed much since it was built in 1907, have a look at the c1920 image here, fabulous old photograph. The building is 'of historic significance as an example of a commercial
building in the Old Port City of Fremantle dating from the gold boom
period in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century'. Relatively young compared to heritage buildings in Europe but still fabulous ✨ Happy Wednesday, take care and stay safe..
It's a beauty.
ReplyDelete...wow, it was built when style was important.
ReplyDeleteJ'aime beaucoup, c'est un très bel immeuble avec beaucoup de style et d'élégance
ReplyDeleteThat really is a beautiful building and you photos are excellent.
ReplyDeleteOur temperatures are quite respectable for a few days but the rain is due to return!
Have a great week Diane
nice detail
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful, Grace! I like the overhang on the ground floor to give pedestrians some shade!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive details!
ReplyDeleteVery grand and reminds me of the buildings we have here.
ReplyDeleteThe old place has held up well.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh this is beautiful architecture, and complete with a gargoyle for good luck and to fight away evil spirits!
ReplyDeleteStately structure. Heritage is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis one is lovingly cared for and what a beauty it is. That first shot tells the story.
ReplyDeleteI am sure it won't be long before it gets some Polyfilla and a coat of paint. Much nicer than it looked with the ugly sign back in the day.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful indeed, Grace.
ReplyDeleteFreo sure has more heritage buildings than we have, lots got bombed or burned down in the wars here.
And those we have (post to come) are more from the Middle Ages, too. Not half as beautiful!
Nice gargoyle.
ReplyDeleteUma bela arquitectura, aproveito para desejar a continuação de uma boa semana.
ReplyDeleteAndarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
The gargoyle says enough. The architect found commerce a bit for the devil
ReplyDeleteI'm happy Fremantle has retained all those old buildings, they are so beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous building. It's wonderful that places like this have been preserved.
ReplyDeleteBet you'll have lots of fun with that lens in the coming weeks, Grace. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteSame vintage as many Honolulu contemporaries. Some built/designed by Aussies .
ReplyDeleteLovely detail, great old building.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Old buildings are so lovely with all of their detail, new ones just don't deliver on that front.
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