Local Government
Esperance
Region
Goldfields
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Location
68 Dempster St Esperance
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Jerrabulla Aboriginal Art and Cralt
Construction Date
Constructed from 1927
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jul 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
The building was the Station Master's Office and booking office for rail passengers, thus linking the town with the goldfields.
Aesthetically the building is one of significance due to its Slyle of architecture. It has social heritage value, being linked to how people and goods were moved. This building has character and appeal.
Physical Description
The building is situated on Dempster Street and adjacent to the museum and park. It features a pitched roof with wide overhanging eaves on all sides. The original copper grill ticket window is intact. The ticket window features sill scotia. There is an open fireplace and timber mantlepiece.
Condition
Very Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell Synnot | Architect | 1927 | - |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
07 Feb 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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