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Salmon Gums Primary School;

Author

Shire of Esperance

Place Number

00834
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Location

Cnr Dempster & Kemp Sts, Village Museum Esperance

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Museum Park Period Village
Village Sheep Shop

Local Government

Esperance

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1906

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 23 Jul 1996

Statement of Significance

It stands as an example of a smal1 rural school building used from 1916 until 1972.
Although this building docs not boast charm. it has 'character'. It is an example of 'recycling' buildings by relocating them.

Physical Description

The building is rectangular. with an ante-room to one side. It has a pitched roof with sky light and a verandah all round. The open fire place is now enclosed with fibro sheeting.

History

The building was the first school in Salmon Gums. It served the community and district from 1928-1972 when a new school was built. The 'old' building was saved by Mr Bert Northam. the Headmaster, and relocated to Museum Park.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Extensive repairs and renovating took place in 1949.
Modifications: Plumbing and lighting

Condition

Poor- according tot he present occupants

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
9772 Museum Park period village Esperance, WA. Heritage Walk Trail. Brochure 207

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Other Use EDUCATIONAL Combined School
Original Use MINING Mine Office

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Education & science

Creation Date

06 Sep 1988

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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