Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
4 Upper Esp Bunbury
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1920
Demolition Year
2004Statutory 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 | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site |
Historic Site |
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Statement of Significance
DEMOLISHED
Esplande Guest House was built in response to Bunbury's growing popularity as a seaside resort in the early 1900s. It was set amongst the sand dunes.
Physical Description
DEMOLISHED
History
Esplanade Guesthouse was built c 1900 in response to the growing popularity of Bunbury as a seaside resort.
The large two-storey timber and tile building had residential accommodation on both levels. There were plenty of wooden floored verandah areas to take in cooling sea breezes and provide extra space for residents. The cut-out decorative balustrades on the verandahs of the original building showed evidence of the work of architect E.G. Cohen, though it is not certain if he designed the premises.
At one time, the boarding house was run by Herbert and Jane Webster, who took in workers as well as students from the nearby High School.
In August 1983, Ian and Fran Craig established the Calvary Welfare Service Inc and opened the Esplanade Guesthouse as a hostel for the homeless and needy of the area. They also took over Cambridge Villa as a base for the hostel.
The place was demolished in 2004.
Integrity/Authenticity
DEMOLISHED
Condition
DEMOLISHED
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen, E.G. (not confirmed) | Architect | - | - |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
14 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Jan 2024Disclaimer
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