Former Shire Offices and Library

The former Heidelberg Shire Offices and Library, designed in 1908 by T. H. Tisdall and H. Desbrowe Annear is of significance. The building has been relocated from the original site toits current location at 60 Beverley Road, Heidelberg.

How is it significant?

The former Shire Offices and Library are of local historic, aesthetic and social significance to the City of Banyule.

Why is it significant?

The building is connected to the development of local government in Heidelberg and is of both social and historic significance in the City of Banyule for this reason. (Criterion A, G)

The building is representative of the reuse and adaption of local government buildings according to contemporary needs. The building incorporated existing facilities and was extended and added to as the need arose. (Criterion A)

The relocation of the building to its current site further reflects adaptation to changing needs. The building as it stands today and the surrounding gardens and parkland are of some aesthetic and social significance as a landmark in Heidelberg and their contribution to the sense of place of the local community. (Criterion E)

The Former Shire Offices and Library are of local historic significance for associations with shire engineer T. H. Tisdall and renowned architect H. Desbrowe Annear, who designed the building. Annear worked extensively in the area and designed a number of local residences. (Criterion H)

Group

Government and Administration

Category

Other - Government & Administration