One of the earliest public buildings in Tynong was the Mechanics’ Institute hall. According to The Argus, it was used as a Polling Place in February 1886 and it was probably built in the previous year. This first Tynong Mechanics’ Institute received government grants in 1887, 1888 and 1889. About 1928 a new hall (which still stands on the site) was built. The original hall was moved to a local orchard, probably in 1928, before being offered to Old Gippstown.
Coach Builders’ Workshop
This building was built on site by Old Gippstown, and in early days was used to restore many of the horse-drawn...