STRZELECKI PUBLIC HALL

Other Names

Extra ,  Strzelecki Hall

Location

1476 KORUMBURRA-WARRAGUL ROAD, STRZELECKI, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE

Level

Recommended for Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Strzelecki Public Hall as constructed in 1906 with additions c.1915, at 1476 Korumburra-Warragul Road, Strzelecki, is significant. It is a small gabled weatherboard hall set parallel to the road, with a lower gabled addition containing a supper room across its rear, forming a "T" in plan. The roofs of the two structures are not connected. There is a small gabled entry porch with side doors (apparently replacing an end door with a triangular head which is now closed). Internally it is lined, walls and ceiling, with original unfinished tongue and groove lining boards and the stage has a simple octagonal head proscenium. The light fittings are of early origin. 
Alterations and additions made after c.1915 are not significant.
How is it significant?
The Strzelecki Public Hall is of local historic, aesthetic and social significance to the South Gippsland Shire.
Why is it significant?
Historically, it is one of the oldest buildings in Strzelecki and is associated with the formation of the town and district in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. (Criterion A) 
Aesthetically, along with the Strzelecki Uniting Church it is one of two historic landmarks from different eras that 'bookend' the Avenue of Honour and mark the historic centre of the Strzelecki district. (Criterion E) 
It has social significance for strong and enduring associations with the Strzelecki community through its continuous use as a public hall for over 110 years. (Criterion G)

Group

Community Facilities

Category

Childcare facility