Fresh Air League, Esperance

Author

Shire of Esperance

Place Number

00829

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Location

The Esplanade Esperance

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Blue Waters Lodge YHA
Esperance YHA
Hostel Association
Watersedge Holiday Accommodation YHA Youth

Local Government

Esperance

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - To be assessed	Current	02 Jul 2020

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.

Physical Description

Situated on foreshore, the building is being converted into unit style family accommodation, moving away from dormitory type rooms. There is a long verandah in front, now restored to the style of 1920s with a crossover wooden verandah guard.

History

The Fresh Air League originated in 1910 at Albany. From here the headquarters moved to Bunbury. After World War II, found they could have the disused airforce hospital from the RAAF at Boulder (which may have been a previous public hospital). The building was transported to Esperance in 1947 for the Fresh Air League Headquarters. The Fresh Air League gave children free holidays for disadvantaged groups in the community. The land was 'given' to the Fresh Air League by Elsie (Effie) Turner for £46. Its value today is $2 million.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Character retained
Modifications: Additional buildings at the rear

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Other Use	HEALTH	Hospital
Original Use	HEALTH	Hospital
Present Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	Other

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	TIMBER	Weatherboard
Roof	ASBESTOS	Fibrous Cement, corrugated

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Community services & utilities

Creation Date

06 Sep 1988

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

14 Jun 2021

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