Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows Hall (Former)

The former Manchester Unity IOOF Hall at 26 Pasco Street, Williamstown is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it is significant for its strong associations with the early development of the Impendent Order of Oddfellows as perhaps the first hall constructed for this association outside of the City of Melbourne. It also demonstrates the civic development of the Government Survey precinct, which was associated with the prosperity of the port at that time. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Socially, it is significant as an early public building that played an important role in the early development of the Williamstown community as a meeting place and venue for church services over a long period: (AHC criterion G1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as an early and original civic hall in a competently designed naive Renaissance revival style, which makes an important contribution to the historic character of Pasco Street and the Government Survey precinct. (AHC criteria E1)

Group

Community Facilities

Category

Hall Public