Glenorchy Memorial Hall (site of former Mechanics Institute), 29 Forest Street, GLENORCHY
29 Forest Street GLENORCHY, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
The Glenorchy Memorial Hall and Gates, 29 Forest Street, 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.
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Glenorchy Memorial Hall (site of former Mechanics Institute), 29 Forest Street, GLENORCHY - Physical Description 1
The Glenorchy Memorial Hall and Gates, 29 Forest Street, 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.
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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