Templestowe Memorial Hall

The Templestowe Memorial Hall of 1922, incorporating the former Templestowe Mechanics' Hall of 1882 at the rear, and adjacent mature trees at 11-13 Anderson Street, Templestowe.

How is it Significant?

The Templestowe Memorial Hall, Templestowe Mechanics' Hall and trees are of historic, social and aesthetic significance to Manningham City.

Why is it Significant?

Of historic significance because it demonstrates the process of growth of the Templestowe community and the important role Mechanics' Institutes played in the 19th century. It also has associations with the local builder, E.P. Sheahan. (RNE criteria A.4 and H.1)

Of aesthetic significance as a good and intact representative example of an inter-War public building. The setting is enhanced by the mature trees at the rear and side of the building. (RNE criterion E.1)

Of social significance as a past and present focus of community sentiment as a Mechanics' Institute and then as a memorial hall. (RNE criterion G.1)

Group

Community Facilities

Category

Hall Public