Cottesloe, Administrative district near Perth, Australia
Cottesloe is a seaside suburb along Western Australia's coast featuring residential neighborhoods and local shops spread across the area. The district extends from Jarrad Street to Station Street and sits right where town life meets the Indian Ocean.
The district was established in 1895 as Cottesloe Road District and took its name from Thomas Fremantle, First Baron Cottesloe. This connection to the British aristocrat linked the new suburb to the influential Fremantle family that shaped Western Australia's history.
Each year, the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition turns the coastline into an outdoor gallery featuring works by local and international artists. The artworks create a conversation between creativity and the natural beach landscape.
Four train stations on the Fremantle Railway Line provide easy access to Perth and Fremantle from different parts of the suburb. Bus routes add extra connectivity for getting around between neighborhoods and reaching nearby areas.
The former home of Prime Minister John Curtin, who lived here from 1918 to 1945, now serves as a memorial cared for by the National Trust and Curtin University. This house tells the story of where one of Australia's most significant leaders spent his everyday life during his career.
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