WESTERN BEACH BATHING PAVILION SEA BATHS
7 JACKA BOULEVARD ST KILDA WEST, PORT PHILLIP CITY
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Statement of Significance
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WESTERN BEACH BATHING PAVILION SEA BATHS - History
As part of a move to open sea bathing, the St Kilda Council erected three new bathing Pavilion facilities at Western Beach, Marine Parade and Elwood in 1928. They were all built in the same style, were of reinforced concrete construction and were 180ft long by 46ft wide. Each pavilion had 756 lockers, 8 cold showers, 4 toilets, 9 urinals and 3 lavatory basins for men and similar facilities for women. The attached enclosed swimming baths were undergoing construction in 1931. The men's enclosure was 190 by 65 yards for the men's baths, and 190 x 56 yards women. Hot sea baths were also available, as was gymnasium facilities, kiosks, and cafes. The pavilions were leased to separate private interests in 1931.WESTERN BEACH BATHING PAVILION SEA BATHS - Interpretation of Site
No sign of the baths were evident, but the former pavilion building is still extant, although it appears dis-used. The bathing area appears to have been dismantled. The pavilion is the original structure, and it is possible that archaeological remains existunderwater assocaited with the use of the bathing enclosure.
Heritage Inventory Description
WESTERN BEACH BATHING PAVILION SEA BATHS - Heritage Inventory Description
No archaeological evidence of the sea baths was identified. The former pavilion building is still extant.
Baths and artefacts associated with the site's former use.
Archeological Potential:
Good
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