Union Stores Building

The Union Stores Building, located at 41–47 High Street in Fremantle, Western Australia, is a heritage-listed structure that showcases the Federation Free Classical architectural style. Constructed in 1895 for local merchant John Wesley Bateman, the building originally served as a hardware store and features a striking brick and stone facade adorned with decorative detailing, stained glass windows, and a distinctive corner shell pediment. With a rich history that includes a fire incident in 1898 and recent renovations in 2014, this two-storey building remains a significant landmark in Fremantle's West End Heritage area, attracting both tourists and researchers interested in its architectural and historical significance.