E Shed Markets

"E" Shed

Western end of the markets, with sculptures in the foreground
General information
Coordinates 32°03′12″S 115°44′33″E / 32.053347°S 115.742571°ECoordinates: 32°03′12″S 115°44′33″E / 32.053347°S 115.742571°E
Completed 1929
Relocated 1995

E Shed Markets is a weekend market located on Victoria Quay in the Fremantle Harbour in Western Australia. It is housed in a historic timber building known as "E" Shed that was constructed in 1929 further up the quay and closer to the wharf. The building is one of a number of sheds that had varying names and locations in the twentieth century.

The original "E" Shed was demolished in 1929, with its replacement built at the same location.[1]

In 1995 this shed was moved from its location alongside the river at Victoria Quay to vacant land behind B and C sheds. The shed was rotated 180 degrees in the process. The work was carried out by Fini Group for the cost of A$6M including developing the building into a market.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Victoria Quay.". The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950) (Perth, WA: National Library of Australia). 11 January 1929. p. 6 Edition: HOME FINAL EDITION. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  2. "E-Shed to be $6m market.". West Australian. 25 October 1995. p. 62.

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