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First Carlton Troop, Boy Scouts Association Hall
Location12-18 Shakespeare Street,CARLTON NORTH, City of Yarra Google Maps and Google StreetviewHeritage Overlay NumberHO326 For further details, contact the local council or go to Planning Schemes Online.PrecinctNorth Carlton Precinct Level of SignificanceIncl in HO area indiv sig |
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Statement of Significance
First Carlton Troop, Boy Scouts Association Hall, 12-18 Shakespeare Street, Carlton North This site is subject to a Statement of Significance for the building, as well as a Statement of Significance for the Precinct in which it is located. Please find below the Statement for the building, followed by the Statement for the Precinct. Statement of Significance for the ... more
History
REFERENCES Wight, Ian & Heritage Strategies, Huddle, Moylan, Big Picture. 2001 City of Yarra Review of Heritage Precincts: 1930, H.James, architect ` Halls were important places for social gatherings during the Victorian and Edwardian era, terrace housing being unsuited for large functions. This red brick `Edwardian' style Scout Hall built on the street boundary in narrow Shakespeare St (1930, H James, architect) exemplifies the early 20¦' century social life of the ... more
Description
A red brick and render (unpainted) scout hall, in an uncommon design for the type; being architect designed by H.James; and a well-preserved but late example of Neo-baroque styling, with steel-framed windows and segmental arches to openings; Socially and historically significant for its public role; `Halls were important places for social gatherings during the Victorian and Edwardian era, terrace housing being unsuited for large functions. This red brick `Edwardian' ... more
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