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Alexandra Bandstand
Median Strip, Sturt Street,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No B6645

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B6645 Alexandra Bandstand
B6645 Alexandra Bandstand
B6645 Alexandra Bandstand
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Statement of Significance

The Alexandra Bandstand is of State significance because:It is a typical and well resolved example of creative bandstand design; its polygonal form surmounted by a "Morish" onion dome is representative of bandstands of this period. The bandstand has particularly fine wrought iron detailing incorporating musical motifs and is an exotic and important element of the streetscape of Sturt Street.
Built in 1908 during the heyday of the band movement, it is now one of the few remaining examples of bandstands in Victoria. It serves as a tangible reminder of a highly popular form of entertainment, prominent in the communtiy agenda for many years. The construction of the bandstand and its survival until now also reflects the prominence of music in Ballarat's cultural and civic identity.
Classified: 03/10/1994
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