ELTHAM SOUTH KINDERGARTEN, S.W. CNR.METERY AND FORDHAMS ROADS, ELTHAM

Other Name

S.W. CNR.METERY AND FORDHAMS ROADS, ELTHAM

Location

METERY ROAD CNR FORDHAMS ROAD ELTHAM, NILLUMBIK SHIRE

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

Crowned by its large and unique roof-top sculpture, this building is a good example of the Eltham idiom of design during the1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Features of the refined design include the quite steeply pitched slate roof, eaves, open eastern end, timber windows and the use of second hand bricks.

BASIS OF SIGNIFICANCE:

ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEMES

ARCHITECTURE

SOCIAL

DEGREE OF SIGNIFICANCE: LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE

EXTENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: ENTIRE BUILDING INSIDE AND OUT, AND SITE

Group

Community Facilities

Category

Childcare facility