Riverfront Parks

Riverfront Parks (map)

Architecture

These park run between the Swan River and Riverside Road.

HISTORY

John Dolan Reserve was named (in 1982) after John Dolan (1901 – 1986) who was a teacher, MLC (1963 – 1974) and a Cabinet Minister.

John Tonkin Reserve was named (in 1982) after John Tonkin AC (1902 – 1995), MLA for North-East Fremantle, 1933 – 1950 and Premier of WA 1971 – 1974.

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Memorial Rose Garden

39 Preston Point Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

Historic site with few or no built features. Recognise for example with a commemorative plaque, place name, or reflection in urban or architectural design.

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

None listed as per the SLWA Post Office Directory 1893 - 1949.

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Stirling Bridge / Landscaping

Stirling Bridge (map)

ARCHITECTURE

The bridge has a precast segmental twin prestressed concrete box super structure supported on concrete filled driven steel piles. The bridge is 65m long, costing $2.5 million and was completed in 1974.

This elegant bridge forms part of the Fremantle eastern bypass and is a beautiful landmark nestling unobtrusively in the environment.

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

None as per SLWA Post Office Directory 1893 - 1949.

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