ARCHITECTURE
Late Victorian / Early Federation / Free Classical
No 88 George Street is a pair of restored shop fronts with new shops and a residence to the rear. It is constructed in brickwork, rendered masonry and limestone with corrugated iron roofing. The shops are designed as a mid block building. The front facade is symmetrically planned with entrances and display windows mirrored around a dividing wall. A bullnosed roof verandah on timber posts spans the shop fronts. The verandah is supported on timber posts.
The original building’s rear portions were removed and the current shops and residences were constructed in their place.
HISTORY
1904 The selection ballot, of the East Fremantle branch of the P.L.P. (Political Labor Party) for a candidate at the forthcoming municipal election will take place to-morrow, as between Messrs C. E. Fordham and F. W. Lovell. The poll will open in 2 o'clock, at Mr. Brown's shop at Canning-road, and close at 9 p.m. (reference)
1906 Revision Court. East Fremantle Electorate. Any persons who have received notice of their names being objected to on the Roll may Leave at either of the undermentioned addresses the Notices received and authority. Arrangements will be made for a gentleman to appear on their behalf at the Revision Court and save them both time and expense: C. E. Fordham, George-street; E. Brownes. Canning-road. C. G. Rutherford. Hon. Secretary, East Fremantle P.L.P. (reference)
1907 The fortnightly meeting of the East Fremantle Council was held last night. The Mayor (Mr. S. Thomson) presided, and there were also present—Crs. Bennett, Farrington, Mills, Allen, Angwin, and Fordham. (reference)
1907 East Fremantle. Apart from the tramway referendum the only vote was that in the Central ward where Cr. J. Donaldson was opposed by Mr. A. Ellery. The latter had the support of the Labor Party which counts pretty heavily in Plympton, while the retiring councillor was handicapped by the indifference of his friends... (reference)
1929 Car registration. Transfer, 15924: From Charlotte Wenham to William Ebbs, 88 George-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
See Wenham family under Notable People.
1933 New member Children’s club; Bob Tucker, 88 George-street, East Fremantle; (reference)
RESIDENTS
1904 - 1911: Fordham, Charles E. (boot & shoe dealer)
1915 - 1916: Every, Charles (fishmonger)
1917: Vacant
1920: Fordham, Mrs Jane (fruiterer)
1921 - 1927: Wenham, Arthur & Wenham, Mrs Charles (fruiterer)
1928 - 1932: Wenham, Mrs Charlotte
1933 - 1936: Turner, Mrs Kathleen
1936 - 1937: Vacant
1937 - 1941: Middleton, R. D. (greengrocer)
1941 - 1942: Vacant
