Main Street Historic Walk – Site 9

Formerly this building was part of the Margaret River Bakery complex but much later the front half was subdivided and a pottery/craft shop was built by local potter Ian Dowling in 1992. It had been used by Gerry Reilly and Margot Edwards as an artisan glass studio called the Melting Pot. Also the Margaret River Gallery was established here, run by Francois and Cate Payet. It is now known as The Local Margaret River selling gifts and it includes the Mosaic Cafe.
If you would like to learn more about the local history of Margaret River, visit The Old Settlement Museum down the river.

The Bramley school, the group settlement building, the blacksmith workshop and the other buildings offer an insight into the history of early life in the district and the families that once lived and worked the land.The Old Settlement

For opening hours and more information about The Old Settlement and the Margaret River Historical Society visit mrdhs.com.au


References

Reference map of Margaret River with site numbers

Margaret River Town 1894-1984 by Mavis Wise

Margaret River Stories by Guy Jennings, ISBN 9780646575346

A History of the Catholic Community of Margaret River District by Merilyn Hutton

Margaret River & District Historical Society photo collection

John Alferink from my recollections of the town after being in the area for over 68 years, John Alferink 2021