RSL Memorial Hall

Author

Shire of Denmark

Place Number

00682

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
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 28 Jun 2011 Considerable Significance
Statewide War Memorial Survey Completed 01 May 1996

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

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

26 Feb 2021

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