Local Government
Port Hedland
Region
Pilbara
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Location
North cnr Anderson St & The Esplanade Port Hedland
Location Details
2 The Esplanade
Other Name(s)
Elders Smith Store
Construction Date
Constructed from 1948, Constructed from 1898
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 23 Aug 2017 |
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 Dec 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
Wilson's Shipping Agents (fmr), now known as Hedland Emporium, is significant for the site being Lot 1 sold as early as 1896, and has elements of the original 1898 building. It has significant associations with Wilson’s Shipping Agents and Elders Smith and Co, and continuous commercial trade since 1898. Hedland Emporium anchors a primary corner, and contributes to the streetscape and character of Port Hedland town.
Physical Description
Single storey masonry (painted concrete blocks with decorative quoined openings)
with a stepped parapets concealing two gable roofs on The Esplanade frontage and
boxed fascias on the Anderson Street frontage. The roofs are clad with corrugated iron.
Located on the primary intersection in the town of Port Hedland, opposite the main entry to the port, with the Esplanade Hotel on the opposite corner, it has a zero setback to both street frontages, and a small truncated corner.
History
The site is Lot 1, reportedly the first lot surveyed in the Port Hedland townsite, and sold on 23 December 1896. Wilson’s Shipping Agents constructed their premises in 1898 and operated from the site until 1948 when they sold it. At that time, Elders Smith & Co purchased the property, and adjacent lot 2, and developed the place. In more recent years it changed hands and the Hedland Emporium was established.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity High: continuous commercial trading
Authenticity: Moderate degree
Changes to place: The roof form of the 1898 structure on the corner (lot 1) is evident, but the external walls and gable roof are evidence of the 1948 development. Ongoing minimal alterations have taken place to facilitate functions.
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Town of Port Hedland Heritage Inventory | 2007 | |
| Town of Port Hedland MI | 1996 |
Other Keywords
Wilson's Shipping Agent's (FMR), Elders Smith and Co Store
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
19 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Jul 2021Disclaimer
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