Mitcham Council Chambers building of 1954 with English Rose decoration, beside the building of 1934, South Australia
City of Mitcham Council Chambers – confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register 25 October 2013.
*Between 1854 to 1861 the District Council of Mitcham met in offices in King William Street, Adelaide as Council’s northern boundary extended to the south parklands of Adelaide.
From 1862 to 1869 the Council met at rented premises and hotels such as the Hawkstone Arms, Lower Mitcham. From 1870 to 1908 the Council operated in the east wing of the Mitcham Village Institute and then between 1908 to 1934 the offices relocated to a converted house on the north-east corner of Tutt Avenue and Unley Road, Kingswood (now the Mitcham RSL).
In 1934 the first purpose built Council Chambers was constructed. These art deco style Chambers, designed by architect Dean Berry, were built by Grove & Son. The foundation stone was laid by Mrs James Penno (Emily), the Chairman’s wife and daughter of Isaac and Mary Turner, pioneers of Coromandel Valley.
In 1954 a north-eastern extension, designed by Dean Berry to complement the art deco style, was built to accommodate offices and the Mayor’s parlour.
A single storey cream brick addition was built in the 1960s on the southern side to accommodate offices.
In 2000 a redevelopment of the existing Council Offices was undertaken. Designed by Matthews Architect and constructed by Badge Construction, the new extension was built on the site of the 1960 extension, while the original art deco style portion was restored and enhanced.
*Stone Laid for New Council Chamber at Mitcham
The foundation stone of a new council chamber and offices for the Mitcham District Council was laid this afternoon by Mrs A J Penno wife of the chairman.
The Lord Mayor (Mr J R Cain) representatives of suburban local governing bodies and about 200 other visitors attended at the invitation of the council. [Ref: The Mail 20-1-1934]
*The building will cost about £4,700. The land was presented to the council by the executors of the late Mr R Barr Smith. [Ref: Advertiser 22-2-1934]
*MITCHAM COUNCIL'S NEW CHAMBERS
First Meeting Last Night
The staff of the Mitcham District Council was installed in the new council buildings at the corner of Victoria terrace and Newark road, Torrens Park, yesterday. The new building, an ornate structure of two storeys, contains a spacious council room elaborately furnished, retiring rooms, and offices for the staff. The total cost including furnishings, was £4,000. The old premises on Unley road Lower Mitcham will in all probability house the Federal electoral officers for the district.
Before the business of the Mitcham District Council was begun last night, members who took their seats in the large council chamber of the new building for the first time, spoke in appreciation of their new surroundings.
Councillor Norman said the council should place on record its appreciation of the work of the architect (Mr Dean Berry) and the contractors (Messrs Groves & Son). The building compared more than favourably with any municipal building in the State.
Mr V Claring-Bould. managing director of Adelaide Quarries Limited, wrote stating that his company had much pleasure in presenting the council with an electric clock. The gift was accepted with thanks. [Ref: Advertiser 12-6-1934]
Mitcham Council Chambers building of 1954 with English Rose decoration, beside the building of 1934, South Australia
City of Mitcham Council Chambers – confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register 25 October 2013.
*Between 1854 to 1861 the District Council of Mitcham met in offices in King William Street, Adelaide as Council’s northern boundary extended to the south parklands of Adelaide.
From 1862 to 1869 the Council met at rented premises and hotels such as the Hawkstone Arms, Lower Mitcham. From 1870 to 1908 the Council operated in the east wing of the Mitcham Village Institute and then between 1908 to 1934 the offices relocated to a converted house on the north-east corner of Tutt Avenue and Unley Road, Kingswood (now the Mitcham RSL).
In 1934 the first purpose built Council Chambers was constructed. These art deco style Chambers, designed by architect Dean Berry, were built by Grove & Son. The foundation stone was laid by Mrs James Penno (Emily), the Chairman’s wife and daughter of Isaac and Mary Turner, pioneers of Coromandel Valley.
In 1954 a north-eastern extension, designed by Dean Berry to complement the art deco style, was built to accommodate offices and the Mayor’s parlour.
A single storey cream brick addition was built in the 1960s on the southern side to accommodate offices.
In 2000 a redevelopment of the existing Council Offices was undertaken. Designed by Matthews Architect and constructed by Badge Construction, the new extension was built on the site of the 1960 extension, while the original art deco style portion was restored and enhanced.
*Stone Laid for New Council Chamber at Mitcham
The foundation stone of a new council chamber and offices for the Mitcham District Council was laid this afternoon by Mrs A J Penno wife of the chairman.
The Lord Mayor (Mr J R Cain) representatives of suburban local governing bodies and about 200 other visitors attended at the invitation of the council. [Ref: The Mail 20-1-1934]
*The building will cost about £4,700. The land was presented to the council by the executors of the late Mr R Barr Smith. [Ref: Advertiser 22-2-1934]
*MITCHAM COUNCIL'S NEW CHAMBERS
First Meeting Last Night
The staff of the Mitcham District Council was installed in the new council buildings at the corner of Victoria terrace and Newark road, Torrens Park, yesterday. The new building, an ornate structure of two storeys, contains a spacious council room elaborately furnished, retiring rooms, and offices for the staff. The total cost including furnishings, was £4,000. The old premises on Unley road Lower Mitcham will in all probability house the Federal electoral officers for the district.
Before the business of the Mitcham District Council was begun last night, members who took their seats in the large council chamber of the new building for the first time, spoke in appreciation of their new surroundings.
Councillor Norman said the council should place on record its appreciation of the work of the architect (Mr Dean Berry) and the contractors (Messrs Groves & Son). The building compared more than favourably with any municipal building in the State.
Mr V Claring-Bould. managing director of Adelaide Quarries Limited, wrote stating that his company had much pleasure in presenting the council with an electric clock. The gift was accepted with thanks. [Ref: Advertiser 12-6-1934]