Old Fremantle Customs House, Heritage office building in Fremantle, Australia
The Old Fremantle Customs House stands at the intersection of Cliff and Phillimore Streets, constructed with Cottesloe limestone base and Donnybrook stone cornices.
Built in 1908 for £10,000, this structure served as the main branch of the Western Australia Customs Department until 1986, replacing earlier customs facilities.
The building transformed into an arts center in 1986, providing 24 studio spaces for artists and housing the Fremantle Arts Foundation until 2004.
Access to the ground floor requires navigating steps at the main entrance, while the Cliff Street entrance offers a ramp that needs prior arrangement for use.
Three different customs houses preceded this building, with the first one established by Captain James McDermott, who arrived in Fremantle in 1829.
Location: City of Fremantle
GPS coordinates: -32.05463,115.74237
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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