E Shed Markets is a weekend

market Market is a term used to describe concepts such as: *Market (economics), system in which parties engage in transactions according to supply and demand *Market economy *Marketplace, a physical marketplace or public market *Marketing, the act of sat ...

located on Victoria Quay in the

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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 market hosts a variety of free entertainment, such as but not limited to, weekly

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, tribute shows, children's activities such as

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and discos,

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and other performances. The Squiffies Café, located within the market, operates seven days a week, offering a variety of pastries and beverages. The original "E" Shed was demolished in 1929, with its replacement built at the same location. 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 design was carried out by Tarek Ibrahim for AND Design. The construction work was carried out by Fini Group for the cost of 6M including developing the building into a market.

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* Heritage places in Fremantle Retail markets in Western Australia Fremantle Harbour State Register of Heritage Places in the City of Fremantle {{fremantle-stub

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