Sunnybank School of Arts
Name: Sunnybank School of Arts
Group: School of Arts
Type: Institutional Location
Years at Location: 1926-Ceased?
The Sunnybank School of Arts was opened in 1927. Its purpose was to provide entertainment to the area rather than education, although a library was started. The School provided dances and a local picture theatre. Catholic Church services held there on Sundays until their church was opened on Mains Road in 1938.
Impact on Brisbane Society
Further research is underway.
Citations
Sunnybank: paddocks to pavements, Sunnybank State High School P and C Association, 1985, p. 90; Sunnybank School of Arts. Brisbane City Council Heritage Register
Image Citations
Sunnybank School of Arts. Archive: Brisbane City Council. [https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/community-halls-and-facilities/sunnybank-hall]