RSL Club (Fremantle) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids R.S.L. Club |
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R.S.L. Club building, on the right, 2014.
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| Former names | Wyola Club |
| General information | |
| Address | 81-83 High Street |
| Town or city | Fremantle |
| Country | Western Australia |
| Completed | 1903 |
| Renovated | 1946 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | T. Anthoness |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect | Allen & Nicholas |
| Type | State Registered Place |
| Part of | West End, Fremantle (25225) |
| Reference no. | 922 |
The R.S.L. Club, also known as the Wyola Club, is a special old building in Fremantle, Western Australia. It's located at 81-83 High Street. This building is considered a heritage place, which means it's important to history and protected. It was built a long time ago, when many new buildings were going up in Fremantle because of the exciting gold boom.
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History of the R.S.L. Club Building
Building's Original Purpose
The R.S.L. Club building was first built in 1903. An architect named T. Anthoness designed it. It wasn't always a club; it started as a shop and workshop. A company called J.A. Hicks & Company, who were tailors, used the building. Tailors make and fix clothes, especially suits.
Changes and Renovations Over Time
Over the years, the building has been changed and updated. In 1946, it was made bigger for the Wyola Club. Architects Allen & Nicholas designed these extensions. More changes and repairs were done in 1955, also by Allen & Nicholas. These updates helped the building serve its new purpose as a club.
The Building Today
The R.S.L. Club building is quite large. Its total inside space is about 708 square meters (7,621 square feet). The land it sits on covers an area of 869 square meters (9,353 square feet). In 2012, the building was put up for sale. Its estimated price was between 2 and 3 million Australian dollars.
