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The Semaphore Palais

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The Semaphore Palais

Welcome to our report on the Semaphore Palais. The Palais is located on the beach front at Semaphore. The Palais is a building that was put in Semaphore to entertain the locals in Adelaide .

On the day that the Palais was opened, two thirds of the population in Adelaide came to watch. It has been used for lots of different things. Some things it was used for was a tea room, bathing house and a dance hall. In the late 1960's it was owned by the Semaphore Surf Life saving club.

Currently at the Palais, every night of the week something different happens. They have Karaoke, bands play and there are live parties with Dj's. On Sundays everyone can eat and dance. The function room is for Weddings and special events. The Semaphore Palais is an icon in the Semaphore area and is one of Adelaide 's most popular venues for a host of activities.

The Palais was built in 1922 by W.A.S. Dunn. The council wasn't happy with the way the Palais was being maintained so they cancelled his lease. In 1988 the Palais was signed over to the Adelaide Council. It was made of concrete and steel frames. Part of the Palais' uniqueness is that it's the only building of its size and style on the beachfront of South Australia .

For 45 years the Palais was an icon for people in Adelaide and South Australia . In 1994 there was a fire that destroyed the Palais. In 1996 people started to rebuild the Palais and it took 18 months to finish.

In conclusion we believe that the Palais is important to Semaphore because it's a popular place for people to have a great time and meet with friends. Also, it's important to people who have lots of memories at the Palais. That's why The Palais is a heritage icon.

Laura & Janelle