Historical information

Laying of foundation stone of the new Kew Civic Centre, corner Cotham Road and Charles Street, Kew. The Kew Civic Centre (A K Lines, MacFarlane & Marshall, 1972) was built next to the Kew Civic Hall (A C Leith & Bartlett, 1960) on the site of the former mansion Ordsall (later renamed South Esk). The building opened in 1972, following the relocation of the councillors and council officers from the former Town Hall in Walpole Street. The Civic Centre, as opposed to the adjacent Kew Civic Hall, was built to house a new Council Chamber and Council Offices in 1972. A commemorative silver-plated presentation trowel was given by the City of Kew to the Mayor, Cr Ivan Wade, on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone, inscribed 20-8-1971. Architects listed on stone: A.K. Lines, MacFarlane & Marshall. Builders listed on stone: Civil and Civic Pty. Ltd. Town Clerk: J.L. Johnson. City Engineer: G.P. Russell.

Physical description

Colourised photograph of Mayor Cr Ivan Wade square, holding a trowel to lay a foundation stone. Stone inscribed: CITY OF KEW / THIS STONE WAS LAID BY / COUNCILLOR I. WADE, J.P. / MAYOR OF KEW / 20TH. AUGUST 1971 / COUNCILLORS, with lists for Central, North, Prospect, College and Studley Park Wards, Town Clerk, City Engineer, Architects and Builders.