Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Walker Memorial Hall
In or near Lochwinnoch.
Walker Memorial Hall — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Glengarnock · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Walker Memorial Hall is located in North Ayrshire, postcode KA25 7BX. The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, which is 1.9 km away. Entry to the hall is free.
About
Walker Memorial Hall is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Walker Memorial Hall is a historic community site in Bridgton, Maine, built in 1892. Originally intended for library use and community gatherings, it has served various functions over the years, including hosting dances, plays, and Sunday services. The building is currently undergoing efforts for rehabilitation to better serve the community's needs.
From the Wikipedia article
Walker Memorial Hall is a historic community meeting hall on Highland Road in Bridgton, Maine. Built in 1892 to a design by Frederick A. Tompson, it is a well-preserved local example of eclectic Queen Anne architecture, and continues to be a significant community meeting center, hosting social events and meetings of local organizations. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Walker Memorial Hall is set in a rural-suburban residential area north of the Bridgton's town center, on the east side of Highland Road north of the golf course. It is a two-story wood-frame structure, with a hip roof and an exterior of clapboard and wooden shingles. The street-facing side of the roof is pierced by wall dormers with false half-timbering, and a three-story tower rises at the southwest corner, topped by an open belfry and pyramidal roof with mini-gables decorated with Stick style woodwork. The main entrance is in the base of the tower, with a small hip-roofed portico projecting to the west. The hall was built in 1892 with funds bequested to the community by Joseph Walker, a…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.7549, -4.6852
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA25 7BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Established
- 1892
- Nearest railway station
- Glengarnock — 1.9 km
- Official site
- walkermemorialhall.org
Sources
- osm: way/1259202902 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Walker Memorial Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walker Memorial Hall?
- Walker Memorial Hall is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA25 7BX).
- What is Walker Memorial Hall?
- Walker Memorial Hall — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walker Memorial Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA25 7BX.
- When was Walker Memorial Hall built?
- Built or established in 1892.
- Is Walker Memorial Hall free to visit?
- Yes, Walker Memorial Hall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walker Memorial Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA25 7BX.