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Yanchep Inn Under Construction - Yanchep National Park
c. 1930Subcollections
Overview
Black and White photo
Historical information
Construction of the Yanchep Inn began in 1936, in response to the park's popularity as a holiday destination. During the 1930s, philanthropist, Sir Charles McNess donated 11,600 pounds to the State. The donation was used by the State Gardens Board to employ sustenance workers on major developments within the park.
Yanchep Inn was built between March and December 1936 and the hotel opened on 12 December 1936. Originally owned by Louis Shapcott, it provided luxurious accommodation in Yanchep National Park.
Details
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Registration number
cwa-org-57-PD00285
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Material
Photographic Paper
Place made
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Geotag
-31.542902965103, 115.68765061233
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- View from Yanchep Inn - Yanchep National Park (0km away)
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Last modified
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
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PD00285 - Construction of Yanchep Inn, Yanchep National Park
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