BENA PUBLIC HALL
41 MAIN ROAD, BENA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
- The austere cubic brick facade with a low square parapet and a slightly projecting central section containing the entrance.
- The original rendered surround framing the entry doors.
- The high set horizontal windows with narrows hoods placed symmetrically on either side of the entry and other original details such as original metal signage 'BENA HALL' above the entrance, the original rainheads and downpipes and diamond shaped vent covers above the windows that further emphasise the symmetry of the facade.
- The side walls divided into bays containing high set timber windows or doors by brick pilasters.
- Historical plaque
Aesthetically, it is a local hall that demonstrates characteristics of the Moderne style including the austere cubic form of the facade with minimal detailing, the horizontal slot windows and the original rendered canopy around the entry. It is a distinctive building, which is an historic landmark within Bena. (Criterion E)
It has social significance for strong and enduring associations with the Bena community through its continuous use as a public hall for over 80 years. Importantly the current hall was built entirely by funds raised by the Bena community and paid off within 13 years depite the trials of World War II. (Criterion G)
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BENA PUBLIC HALL - Physical Description 1
The Bena Public Hall is a brick interwar building with a gable iron roof. The projecting front section has an austere almost Bauhaus facade with a centrally located entrance framed in a rendered porchflanked by steel framed horizontal windows set high in the wall. The name "Bena Hall" is set in metal letters above the front entrance.
A porch with a gable roof has been added at the front, partially obscuring the original porch.
Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading: Local
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