Local Government
Esperance
Region
Goldfields
Location
Cnr Dempster & Kemp Sts, Village Museum Esperance
Location Details
Originally 19 Andrew Street
Other Name(s)
Beth's Handicrafts
Old Court House, Museum Park Period Villlage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jul 1996 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Apr 2021 | Some/Moderate significance |
Some/Moderate significance |
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Statement of Significance
This important building has been preserved from the early settlement, by way of being placed in Museum Park. Built as Municipal Chambers it was later used as a Court House. Dr Black used the building as Resident Magistrate. Although called the Courthouse, this was actually its second use as a public building. The building is an example of the use of available materials. Pine may have been imported from Tasmauia as local timbers at that time were not used e.g hardwoods. Early buildings using pine have been lost due to white ants. It is significant that this one has survived.
Physical Description
This is a small square building with the entry through a passageway. It consists of two rooms and is lined with dark stained pine. The sash windows have white china knob fittings. The door and locks are original.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edwards | Architect | 1896 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Esperamce Times". | 1896-1898 | ||
| "Esperance Chronicle". | 1896-1898 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9772 | Museum Park period village Esperance, WA. Heritage Walk Trail. | Brochure | 207 |