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Band Rotunda

Location High Street,, RUSHWORTH VIC 3612 - Property No B3799 File Number B3799 Level Local

[1/1] B3799 Band Rotunda Rushworth

Statement of Significance

Band rotunda built in 1888 from a design by Shire Engineer E W Hume, to commemorate Queen Victoria's 50th Jubilee. Octagonal timber structure, lifted 8 feet off the ground to allow the construction of a brick base. Designed by G. Garson, Shire Engineer in 1900-1901, to accommodate additional fire brigade equipment.
Classified: 25/08/1977
Historic Area Statement of Significance: Rushworth is a gold mining town of considerable historic character. There is a wealth in its historic buildings and other structures which remain from its early development in the 1850's and the subsequent boom of the decades to follow.
The twentieth century saw a shift in Rushworth's importance as a mining town to a servicing centre for the surrounding rural community. Essentially a town of the past, Rushworth has been largely by-passed by twentieth century development. This general decline has, however, a positive effect in conserving the town's historic urban fabric. The decline whilst resulting in the loss of some buildings, has caused few intrusive replacements. About the town many of Rushworth's boom period buildings remain in a largely intact condition and an atmosphere of tranquillity pervades in this historic township.
The character and significance of the town is largely a function of its landscape setting; the spacious High Street; the town's irregular layout of straight streets; which are a legacy of Rushworth's boom period and subsequent decline.
Classified: 06/12/1982.