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FOSTER RECREATION RESERVE PAVILION

Other Name

Foster Show Pavilion

Location

STATION ROAD, FOSTER, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

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Foster Recreation Reserve
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Statement of Significance

What is significant?

The Foster Recreation Reserve pavilion constructed c.1940, at the Foster Recreation Reserve. The Foster Recreation Reserve exhibition pavilion is a simple weatherboard gabled hall, which is situated adjacent to the Station Road frontage in the southeast corner of the Reserve.

How is it significant?

The Foster Recreation Reserve pavilion is of local historic significance to South Gippsland Shire.

Why is it significant?

Historically, it is significant as a representative example of the pavilions that were erected to display produce and livestock in association with annual agricultural shows. It is believed to be the only pre- World War 2 pavilion in the Shire. (AHC criteria A4, B2 & D2)

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