Railway Waiting Room

Author

Shire of Esperance

Place Number

23840

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Location

68 Dempster St Esperance

Location Details

Local Government

Esperance

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1927

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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	23 Jul 1996
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	27 Apr 2021	Some/Moderate significance	Some/Moderate significance Contributes to the heritage of the locality. Has some altered or modified elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance of the item. Desired Management Outcome: Include in Heritage List. Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever feasible.

Statement of Significance

This building has a place in the history of Esperance in that it played a vital part in providing shelter for rail passengers. The structure. although basic. has an appeal and charm. It is well suited to its site, next to the Station Master's Office. It provided a community facility and travellers in transit had some basic comfort. The railway was significant when it finally linked the goldfields to Esperance. for trade and for holiday makers.

Physical Description

This small rectangular one-roomed structure has no door fitted or glass in the windows. The roof overhangs the eaves in the front Decorative scalloped timber work is evident on each end of the eaves. It is located adjacent to the Station Master's Office (now Jerrabulla Aboriginal Art and Craft Shop) and a short distance from the Museum. The rounded roof and overhang of the front eaves gives this building charm and appeal.

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	"File 127 (Railways)".	Esperance Museum.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	Transport\Communications	Road: Other
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Rail: Other

Creation Date

04 Feb 2004

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Approved

Last Update

14 Jun 2021

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