Victoria Pavilion (Fremantle)
Heritage listed building in Fremantle, Western Australia
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Victoria Pavilion is a historic grandstand located on the western side of Fremantle Oval, in Fremantle, Western Australia.
| Victoria Pavilion | |
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 Interactive map of the Victoria Pavilion area | |
| Alternative names | Fremantle Oval |
| General information | |
| Status | Heritage listed |
| Location | Parry Street, Fremantle, Australia |
| Coordinates | 32°03′22″S 115°45′00″E |
| Current tenants | Fremantle Football Club, South Fremantle Football Club |
| Groundbreaking | 25 June 1897 |
| Opened | 6 November 1897 |
| Cost | £3650 |
| Client | City of Fremantle |
| Owner | City of Fremantle |
| Other information | |
| Seating type | Timber bench |
| Type | State Registered Place |
| Designated | 9 November 1993 |
| Reference no. | 874 |
In January 1897, local architect Frederick William Burwell won the competition held by the Fremantle Council for the design of a pavilion for Fremantle Oval. Burwell also designed the Central Chambers, Sail and Anchor Hotel, Fowler's Warehouse, Owston's Buildings and Marmion House.[1]
The foundation stone was laid on 25 June 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.[2] Built by Blackman Brothers at a cost of £3650, equivalent to A$628,780 in 2022, the pavilion was officially opened by Premier John Forrest on 6 November 1897.
The building is listed on the Register of the National Estate.[3]
