| 06.05.2018 – There are certain things “Nostalgia” can’t replace by just reminiscing it, but having a piece of that still physically existing at the same time it is still well-maintained by those who make sure “History is Alive,” In Australia, it is very important that something lie buildings or a structure that’s been around could be considered a State Heritage Listed for its significance in that particular place.
If you are always someone who drives off along Jetty Road before ending up soaking up waves of Brighton Beach there’s an intersection you will find an Art Deco-style building in white that has been completely covered up that very familiar from this area would know the story behind it, which is the familiar Brighton Civic Centre. |
After a long day being up in Reynella, and decided to take the next train instead of the usual Adelaide Metro I decided to take that type of transportation thanks to the nice bloke who works at Mazda, where I’m taking my on-job training that brought me to the nearest station to catch one heading back to Marion.
But decided instead of going down the Oaklands Railway Station I have to get a quick stop at Brighton before calling it a day. Of course, after that brief visit, I was at the Jetty Road intersection near the old Holdfast Bay City Hall that’s covered up. During my first visit to this place 5 years ago this was the first building I have taken notice.
It was mainly painted in white and it stands out due to its architecture, though I’m not an expert on the building design you’ll know it has an identity that is considered a stand out for what would be the old city hall for the City of Holdfast Bay.
State Heritage
The Brighton Civic Centre was originally the second Town Hall built in 1937 at 24 Jetty Road, which is undergoing restoration that is entirely covered up as this building still fulfills a civic administration purpose, as one of two City of Holdfast Bay municipal offices.
There is much care in restoring and making updates to a historical landmark, and when they do it shows so much care is being made. Not because they want to retain only the façade of the building do major changes on the inside. They make sure that it retains its historical identity not only from the outside but also inside the building itself for the reason of what heritage really means.
Unlike certain countries with A LOT of heritage buildings, they just pick and choose which ones to keep and the others to maintain only the external part of it. Not really retaining what made the building or any architectural significance that made them a heritage building. But have the excuse to say they did keep it in their own vision.
Historical Significance
But the state government of South Australia knows what Heritage is and it is evident in these few images that they made sure to keep mostly everything about what made this building important in history. The view of how they are restoring this building gives you an idea that it is now “for show” how they do it. They definitely meant it.
After a busy day, I haven’t had enough time to take more photos. I’m just sharing how the State Government of SA is doing with their heritage buildings as they are not mass-produced and the architect who designed them is not alive anymore to maintain it. But the people who lived in this area would make sure the legacy is alive for the next generation.
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