1922 - The Palais, Semaphore, SA, Australia
Posted by: blingg
S 34° 50.187 E 138° 28.838
54H E 269621 N 6142199
An iconic building on Semaphore beachfront
Waymark Code: WM15AHP
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 11/23/2021
Views: 4
The Palais was built in 1922 and comprised a beach kiosk, bathing pavilion and large dance hall.At ground level, the Bathing Pavilion provided lockers and showers, as well as the hire of bathing costumes, beach shelters, etc. The first floor housed the café, tearooms and dance hall.
For many years, the reinforced concrete structure stood in derelict condition, but was renovated in the early 90’s, maintaining its distinctive 1920’s architecture and reopened as the The Semaphore Palais Hotel & Function Centre.
Year of construction: 1922
Full inscription: could only see 1 date
Cross-listed waymark: Not listed
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