Photograph, Black & White, Cheltenham Mechanics Institute,Library, Temperance hall, c1960
Cheltenham Mechanics Institute c1960
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The Mechanics Institute, built c 1890, was the focal point for the Cheltenham area's social activities, public meetings, adult education, etc. until its demolition 1960 when a new Cheltenham Hall was erected
Significance
The early settlers erected this Mechanics Institute prior to 1900 as a public meeting place, library, temperance hall and it was used for social events
Physical description
Black & White photograph in the Moorabbin News c 1960 showing the Mechanics Institute, c1900 Nepean Highway Cheltenham
