Old Kerosene Store, 19th-century industrial building in Fremantle, Australia.
The Old Kerosene Store is a limestone building from the 1800s located near Bathers Beach in Fremantle. It features rubble stone walls, a hipped roof, and timber floors built to safely handle hazardous materials storage.
The structure was built in 1884 by the State Government as a dedicated storage facility for hazardous goods. Its remote location away from other buildings but near Long Jetty reflected safety concerns of the era.
The space drew artisans and craftspeople over time, who adapted it for creative work and experimentation. Its role as a working studio shaped how locals view the building as a place where makers have tested ideas and built their crafts.
The site is easily reached by walking through Fremantle's streets toward Bathers Beach near the waterfront. Visitors should check ahead as the building functions as an active cultural space with varying opening hours.
The building served multiple purposes across different eras, shifting from kerosene storage to a shipwright workshop and eventually an art gallery. This evolution shows how the sturdy structure could be repurposed without losing its usefulness.
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