Former Moonee Ponds RSL Hall

Branch building at no. 30 Holmes Road, Essendon, was erected in 192~21 following

the formation of the Branch in 1919. It is historically and aesthetically important It is

historically important (Criterion A) in that its presence in the Holmes Road streetscape

recalls the importance of the former RSSILA just after the Great War whilst its design

(Criterian E) is expressive of the emotionally charged times in which it was built

through its use of monumental Neo Classical forms with upper level loggia from which

the public could be addressed on special occasions. The later additions have

compromised this significance by concealing the original facade and by reducing the

space for public gatherings at the front.

Group

Community Facilities

Category

Hall RSL