Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Balmain, Temperance Hall

The Balmain Temperance Hall is located on the corner of Montague Street and Llewellyn Street, in the inner west suburb of Balmain. It was built in 1880 when these types of halls were built as part of the Temperance movement in Australia, which promoted the abstinence and moderation of alcohol, as an alternative to pubs and hotels.
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6 comments:

  1. SuzaWednesday, 10 January 2018 at 00:54:00 GMT+11

    A Beautiful building

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  2. William KendallWednesday, 10 January 2018 at 03:12:00 GMT+11

    Its style is very distinctive.

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  3. NCSueWednesday, 10 January 2018 at 10:48:00 GMT+11

    I like the accents along the top and the facade - it's very elegant.
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2018/01/ill-never-be-cotton-farmer.html

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  4. HelsWednesday, 10 January 2018 at 11:05:00 GMT+11

    The Temperance movement in Australia might have been moralising busybodies, but they did make it their business to offer valuable family activities instead of pubs. I love this Balmain Hall.

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  5. UnknownSunday, 14 January 2018 at 03:22:00 GMT+11

    Nice find. I like that shade of blue :-)

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  6. IntelliblogWednesday, 17 January 2018 at 01:15:00 GMT+11

    Lovley old building, Jim!
    Many thanks for taking part in the Travel Tuesday Meme.

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