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Harold Freedman - 'Geelong Regional History' Mosaic Mural - State Offices
LocationCnr Fenwick and Little Malop Streets,, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No B6710
File NumberB6710LevelRegional |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The mural is important for its local history and the changing lifestyle of the people of the region. It describes pictorially and in detail The Beginnings, The First Settlers, Gold, The Builders, Turn of the Century, 1914-18 War, Science and Technology and the Computer Age. This sociological history includes recurring themes such as the role of women in society, science, agriculture,industry, sport and fashion.
The mural is unique in Australia. It is the first mosaic mural to depict a regional history. The mural is durable and virtually indestructable. Therefore the public can touch the work and touch their own history.
Classified: 19/10/1995
The mural is unique in Australia. It is the first mosaic mural to depict a regional history. The mural is durable and virtually indestructable. Therefore the public can touch the work and touch their own history.
Classified: 19/10/1995
How is it significant?
The mural is important for its local history and the changing lifestyle of the people of the region. It describes pictorially and in detail The Beginnings, The First Settlers, Gold, The Builders, Turn of the Century, 1914-18 War, Science and Technology and the Computer Age. This sociological history includes recurring themes such as the role of women in society, science, agriculture,industry, sport and fashion.
The mural is unique in Australia. It is the first mosaic mural to depict a regional history. The mural is durable and virtually indestructable. Therefore the public can touch the work and touch their own history.
Classified: 19/10/1995
The mural is unique in Australia. It is the first mosaic mural to depict a regional history. The mural is durable and virtually indestructable. Therefore the public can touch the work and touch their own history.
Classified: 19/10/1995
Why is it significant?
The mural is important for its local history and the changing lifestyle of the people of the region. It describes pictorially and in detail The Beginnings, The First Settlers, Gold, The Builders, Turn of the Century, 1914-18 War, Science and Technology and the Computer Age. This sociological history includes recurring themes such as the role of women in society, science, agriculture,industry, sport and fashion.
The mural is unique in Australia. It is the first mosaic mural to depict a regional history. The mural is durable and virtually indestructable. Therefore the public can touch the work and touch their own history.
Classified: 19/10/1995
*Note that as of 9/10/24 the mural is unavailable for viewing as per Department of Transport and Planning.*
The mural is unique in Australia. It is the first mosaic mural to depict a regional history. The mural is durable and virtually indestructable. Therefore the public can touch the work and touch their own history.
Classified: 19/10/1995
*Note that as of 9/10/24 the mural is unavailable for viewing as per Department of Transport and Planning.*
Group
Public Art
Category
Mural