WESTERN BEACH SEA BATHING COMPANY GENTS BATHS
WESTERN BEACH FORESHORE ROAD GEELONG, GREATER GEELONG CITY
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Statement of Significance
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WESTERN BEACH SEA BATHING COMPANY GENTS BATHS - History
The alcove and retaining wall are recessed into the cliff face behind the main promenade along the shore, and correspond to the former location the approach to the baths. This area may have served as a congregation area, or may even have housed the ticket office. Alternatively, the area may have housed a former change rooms, that usually later occupied the same locations after baths had been demolished (Duncan, 2004).
WESTERN BEACH SEA BATHING COMPANY GENTS BATHS - Interpretation of Site
The alcove and retaining wall are recessed into the cliff face behind the main promenade along the shore, and correspond to the former location the approach to the baths. This area may have served as a congregation area, or may even have housed the ticket office. Alternatively, the area may have housed a former change rooms, that usually later occupied the same locations after baths had been demolished (Duncan, 2004).
Heritage Study and Grading
Heritage Victoria - Maritime Infrastructure Assessment Project
Author: Heritage Victoria
Year: 2005
Grading:Heritage Inventory Description
WESTERN BEACH SEA BATHING COMPANY GENTS BATHS - Heritage Inventory Description
Possible archaeological deposits associated with baths use and offshore structural remains. Alcove and retaining wall off main promenade set into cliff.
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FORMER GEELONG WOOL EXCHANGEVictorian Heritage Register H0622
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GEELONG TOWN HALLVictorian Heritage Register H0184
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IRON STOREVictorian Heritage Register H0742
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