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KEY: SUBIACO CITY HALL CIVIC

1957
Overview

a) Decorative key to Subiaco City Hall, brass, copper end-piece to engage with lock. Long straight shaft, square end with rectangular insert engraved as follows: This Key was presented to CITY OF SUBIACO by the architects on the occasion of the opening of the Subiaco City Hall on the thirtieth of November 1957. On reverse, F.G.B. Hawkins and Desmond Sands, Architects. Stylised SHC attached midway along shaft. Red satin ribbon tied around shaft
b) Presentation box, red simulated snake skin covered wooden box. Brass catches. Black velvet lining. Fine gold line around top edge of lid. Civic memento

Historical information

The hall was adapted and re-named the Theatre Centre in 1984, when it became apparent that the hall was not being used sufficiently. Several theatre groups use it as a management and performance base.

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cwa-org-43-2002.59a-b
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Statement of significance

social - civic centre for functions and community technical/research - recognised architectural achievement at time of building.

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