RSL Memorial Hall

Author

Shire of Denmark

Place Number

00682

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Location

54 Strickland St Denmark

Location Details

Reserve 23631

Other Name(s)

RSL Hall

Local Government

Denmark

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1954

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	28 Jun 2011	Considerable Significance	Considerable Significance DESCRIPTION: Very important to the heritage of the locality. High degree of integrity/ authenticity. DESIRED OUTCOME: Conservation of the place is highly desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place.
Statewide War Memorial Survey	Completed	01 May 1996			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The RSL Memorial Hall has historic and social heritage significance. It has been well used over the years and in 2010 it is still used by an active Returned and Services League group. It is also the home of WWII Gun and Carriage and contains an Honour Board listing the 79 WWI serving soldiers from Denmark.

In 2011 and 2012 the Shire of Denmark have granted planning approval and building permits for storeroom and verandah additions respectively.

Physical Description

The RSL Memorial Hall is a timber building with a brick facade. It has a small brick porch at the front of the building. It is set on the high side of the main road, Strickland Street, in Denmark's shopping precinct.

History

Builder: Harry Ryall

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Much
Authenticity: High

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Other Use	EDUCATIONAL	Library
Present Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	RSL Hall
Original Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	RSL Hall

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	TIMBER	Other Timber
Wall	TIMBER	Weatherboard
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Institutions
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES	World Wars & other wars

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Last Update

26 Feb 2021

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