Glenorchy Memorial Hall
Boyd Street corner Forest Street GLENORCHY, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
The Glenorchy Memorial Hall and Gates, corner of Boyd and Forest Streets, Glenorchy, have significance as important commemorative icons in the local area. These structure commemorate the soldiers who fell in the First World War (1914-1919).
The Glenorchy Memorial Hall and Gates are historically and socially significant at a LOCAL level. They are associated with the local soldiers who fell in the Great War between 1914 and 1919. They are recognised and valued by the Glenorchy community and the surrounding district for cultural, and commemorative reasons. The site is also historically significant for its associations with the development of the local Mechanics' Institute from 1889.
Overall, the Glenorchy Memorial Hall and Gates are of LOCAL significance.
RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE: LOCAL-
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Glenorchy Memorial Hall - Physical Description 1
The Glenorchy Memorial Hall and Gates, corner of Boyd and Forest Streets, Glenorchy, are set on the original Mechanics Institute reserve. The site has rudimentary landscaping comprising open grassed areas, some perimeter trees, and a tubular steel and cyclone wire fence.
The hall is characterised by a shallow pitched gable roof form clad in galvanised corrugated iron. The rectangular-planned building is constructed of concrete, with regular bays defined by the projecting pilasters. There is a bank of window to one side that punctuates the gable, above which is the title panel that reads: "Glenorchy Memorial Hall". At one end is a small skillion porch.
The memorial gates are situated on the front boundary. They comprise two stone piers featuring a rising sun inscription, together with marble tablets listing the names of the fallen soldiers in the First World War. Between the gate piers is a scrolled metal gate that includes the title "Soldiers Memorial 1914-1918" within it.
Veterans Description for Public
Glenorchy Memorial Hall - Veterans Description for Public
The Glenorchy Memorial Hall, on the corner of Boyd and Forest Streets, was opened by Hon. J.L. Dow Minister of Lands on 13th August 1889 at which he delivered a lecture entitled "Yankee Yarns" on his experiences in America. The new Memorial hall, which replaced the 1889 Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, was opened by Cr. J. Gray on 8 June 1957. A set of memorial gates are situated on the front boundary. The gates comprise of two stone piers featuring a rising sun inscription, together with marble tablets listing the names of 26 fallen soldiers in the First World War. Between the gate piers is a scrolled metal gate that includes the title "Soldiers Memorial 1914-1918" within it.
The hall is characterised by a shallow pitched gable roof form clad in galvanised corrugated iron. The rectangular-planned building is constructed of concrete, with regular bays defined by the projecting pilasters. There is a bank of window to one side that punctuates the gable, above which is the title panel that reads: "Glenorchy Memorial Hall". At one end is a small skillion porch.
Heritage Study and Grading
Northern Grampians - Shire of Northern Grampians - Stage 2 Heritage Study
Author: Wendy Jacobs, Vicki Johnson, David Rowe, Phil Taylor
Year: 2004
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