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Sea Scout Hall
2 Norman Street IVANHOE, BANYULE CITY

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Sea Scout Hall, Ivanhoe
Sea Scout Hall, Ivanhoe
Sea Scout Hall, Ivanhoe
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Statement of Significance

What is significant?

The Sea Scout Hall in Norman Street Ivanhoe, dating from c.1917 and partially rebuilt following the fire in 1951, is of significance.

How is it significant?

The Sea Scout Hall is of local social and historical significance to the City of Banyule.

Why is it significant?

The Sea Scout Hall dating from c.1917 and renovated in 1930 and 1951 is historically significant as the place associated with the 1st Ivanhoe Sea Scout troop that were part of the first Sea Scouts in Victoria. The place is associated with the Sea Scouts from 1917 when the troop moved to the Norman Street site and shared with the Rifle Club. (Criterion A)

The Sea Scout Hall is of social significance indicated by the level of community involvement in the repair and maintenance of the building, particularly the initial renovation in 1930 and following the fire in 1951. It has considerable attachment for the community who have nominated the building as a heritage place and sought to use the site for the commemoration of the first Sea Scout troop in Victoria. (Criterion G)

The hall is an unusual vernacular structure for Banyule, although found elsewhere, particularly in rural areas. (Criterion B)

NOTE: This place was destroyed by fire on 31 May 2015.The remains of the site were dangerous and included asbestos. Demolition was completed on 15 July 2015.

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    • Physical Description 1

      Sea Scout Hall - Physical Description 1

      The Sea Scout Hall in Norman Street is situated on a narrow portion of land between the railway line and the street. It consists of a long gable roofed hall of timber construction with weatherboard cladding. The roof is clad in galvanized iron. The presence of a number of window types indicates that changes have been made to the building. It has been renovated and extended c1930. The entry has a pair of double doors and is set down several steps from street level. Signage and a plaque at the entry attests to its use by the 1st Ivanhoe Sea Scouts. The building has a fire place indicated by a chimney on one of the long walls. The hall is typical of many such structures in more rural areas however its presence in Banyule is unusual.

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Banyule - Banyule Heritage Review

      Author: Context P/L
      Year: 2009
      Grading: Local

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