Traynors Lagoon Hall (former Mechanics Institute), 669 Traynors Lagoon Road, TRAYNORS LAGOON

The Traynors Lagoon Mechanics Institute hall, 669 Traynors Lagoon Road, Traynors Lagoon, has significance for its associations with the establishment and development of the local mutual improvement society and Mechanics Institute. Built in 1909 and opened in 1909, the hall is also an intact example of a rudimentary Federation style. The building appears to be in fair condition when viewed from the road.

The Traynors Lagoon Mechanics Institute hall, 669 Traynors Lagoon Road, is architecturally significant at a LOCAL level. It demonstrates original design qualities of a rudimentary Federation style. These qualities include the gable roof form that projects towards the road, together with the rear hipped roof forms that project at the sides. Other intact or appropriate qualities include the symmetrical composition, galvanised corrugated steel roof cladding, front decorative timber wall cladding simulating ashlar, horizontal timber weatherboard wall cladding, six round galvanised steel ventilators, broad eaves, timber framed double hung windows, vertically boarded timber doors timberwork in the flying gable end, timber bargeboards, timberwork simulating shingling in the gable end and the rectangular sign on the front gable that reads "Traynors Lagoon Mechanics Institute".

The Traynors Lagoon Mechanics Institute hall, 669 Traynors Lagoon Road, is historically significant at a LOCAL level. It is associated with the establishment and development of the local mutual improvement society and particularly the development of the local Mechanics Institute from 1909 after the opening of the building. The building has associations with important local events, as well as being a repository for the local institute library.

The Traynors Lagoon Mechanics Institute hall, 669 Traynors Lagoon Road, is socially significant at a LOCAL level. It is recognised and valued by the local community as an important meeting place for social and public events.

Overall, the Traynors Lagoon Mechanics Institute hall, 669 Traynors Lagoon Road, is of LOCAL significance.

Group

Community Facilities

Category

Hall, Club/Hall, Social