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Northcote Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Location

496 High Street NORTHCOTE, Darebin City

File Number

Darebin Database #82

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

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City of Darebin Heritage
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City of Darebin Heritage

Statement of Significance

The hall is an unusual example of a World War One memorial hall, distinguished by its curved entry colonnade and forecourt design with broken column monument. The architectural style probably reflects the influence of war service on its designer and the continuing influence of the European Beaux Arts in Victorian architectural circles. It is also the first major project for the prolific and notes designer Harry Norris, and provides a contrast with his later Moderne style. It has served as a public building for many years in the city and remains the focus for commemoration of sacrifices made in war by the municipality's residents.

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