Salvation Army Young Women’s Hostel

The Salvation Army Young Women’s Hostel was opened in Adelaide, at Angas Street East, in1922. It was run by the Salvation Army as accommodation for young country girls moving to the city for work. The Hostel operated until 1988 when it closed and the building was sold. The Salvation Army Young Women’s Hostel was purpose built for the Salvation Army to provide accommodation for young country girls moving to the city to take up employment. The land on Angas Street East in the city was purchased in 1920 and a three storey brick building was constructed. The Hostel opened on 1 March 1922. During the early 1970s demand for accommodation decreased. However, the Army continued to run the Hostel as lodging for visitors to Adelaide and for students. The Hostel closed in 1988 and the building was sold. Today the building is owned and operated as a boarding house by the public housing company, Unity Housing, and is called Angas Lodge.