South Geelong Sons of Temperance Hall
441 Moorabool Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No 216533
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Statement of Significance
C listed - Local significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
Historically, a public meeting place which symbolizes in it's creation the great influence held by the church in the 19th century (i.e. reserve acquisition, above the existing generous grants)' also one of the first barracks to be occupied by the Salvation Army in Victoria and for a long [period part of the Wesleyan Church complex which had commenced in the 1850's. Although potentially of significance, the building's external expression of these things is now severely limited.
Architecturally, an extensively altered design in the Greek/Roman (pagan) temple form, of which the most decorated and impressive element (the gabled pediment) still survives
REFERENCES
Huddle V1, p64 cites GA 15.12.53 tenders for building part of the chapel.
See Yarra Street Geelong Circuit Property Schedule (held by the Uniting Church) 1861, 1873.
GA 22/3/84
GA 24/2/84
GA 22/8/84
GA 15/7/84
MUAI
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South Geelong Sons of Temperance Hall - Physical Conditions
DESCRIPTION
Mainly seen today as a finely detailed classical gable (with oculus vent), projecting over 1960s offices, the former hall can also be seen from the rear as an unplastered gabled brick (painted) hall fronting a car park. The former Barrabool Shire Office additional extends down the south side as well as the west, so effectively enclosing at least two elevations. The former main entrance is visible within the new office as a steel fire door in a smooth plastered wall. The hall interior may be more complete (not inspected).
External Integrity
(see above)
Presumably three elevations are now obscured and altered I some ways, the remaining elevation's brickwork has been painted.
Streetscape
Formerly part of an elegant 19th century complex, the hall and the residence (demolished) site have been severely compromised by unrelated later development, as has the worth of the complex as a whole. Nevertheless, with the retention of part of this building, the complex can still be understood is not enjoyed.
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Geelong City Urban Conservation Study, Volumes 2-5
Author: Graeme Butler
Year: 1991
Grading:
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KARDINIA HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H0337
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FORMER GEELONG GRAMMAR SCHOOLVictorian Heritage Register H0188
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CHRIST CHURCHVictorian Heritage Register H0186
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