Nicholas (Nikola) Marich migrated to Western Australia from Yugoslavia in 1909,[7] working in Kalgoorlie on his uncle's fresh water condensor and at nights washing dishes in hotels and restaurants.

Upon his return from the war Marich settled in Spearwood, establishing a vineyard and supplying wine to fellow settlers in the area.

In 1999 the owners, Dunross Enterprises Pty Ltd, were awarded a $15,000 grant to fund a conservation plan of the building.

[10] In 2006 the City of Fremantle refused an application by Dunross Enterprises to develop a 5-storey hotel/apartment complex behind the Marich Buildings.

Information from the City of Fremantle Interpretation Plaques and Panels Research Project was used as the basis of this article.