Past

In 1922, the Corrigin Memorial Hall at 33 Walton Street was built and opened. For the next 75 years, the building would become home to:

  • A Community Hall

  • A Picture Theatre

  • The Birthplace of the Corrigin Agricultural Society

  • The Site of the 1st Corrigin Agricultural Show

  • A Boxing Ring

  • The Catholic Church

  • A Car and Tractor Showroom

  • A Fuel Bowser

  • The Wool Trading Office

  • A Craft & Garden Shop

  • A Grocery & Sweets Shop

  • A Kung Fu Centre

  • The Western Livestock Merchandise Store

  • The Fred Swithenbank & Co Crutching and Mulesing Contractors headquarters

In 1994, the Corrigin Red Cross Shop was opened and it operated from this beautiful building for almost 10 years. Unfortunately, age caught up and the Red Cross needed to move to more suitable premises. From 2016, the building stood empty and derelict until 1922 & You saw an opportunity and came along.

Present

In 2021, 1922 & You began reimagining and restoring the site of the 1922 Corrigin Memorial Hall building so that it could be used once again as a community hub for the people of Corrigin. Despite its rich and colourful history, the iconic building had fallen into a state of disrepair.

To kickstart the reactivation process, 1922 & You undertook a transformation project focusing on the building’s outdoor courtyard area. Through grants, donations, and volunteers, the empty and derelict lot was transformed into a vibrant space for the Corrigin community.

The new ‘Corrigin Centenary Courtyard’ features a stage made from repurposed donated materials, a community garden, sensory play areas, a yarning circle, beautiful lawns, and new gazebos. It now functions as a public space where people can socialise, launch their own projects, and host local events. Additionally, the annex of the Memorial Hall building was also restored so that an airconditioned “Hub” space would be available for indoor activities.

This space goes a long way towards beautifying Corrigin and it is a great example of what can happen when a community works together towards a shared goal. Over 300 people attended the opening event in June 2023 where attendees were invited to design their very own paver for the courtyard. These pavers now make up a feature path, helping to foster strong community placemaking at this historically-significant location.

Future

As momentum grows at the Corrigin Centenary Courtyard, 1922 & You continues to work towards restoring the building component. The original brickwork, timber and layout will be preserved so that it will one day again be open for the people of Corrigin to connect together.

In the meantime, the Corrigin Centenary Courtyard functions to serve the people of Corrigin and neighbouring towns. Many grassroots groups deliver important programs that bridge social and wellness gaps from 33 Walton Street, helping to build a strong, connected, and mentally resilient community. 

1922 & You continues to work to facilitate the community making the most of this space and creating new opportunities for residents and visitors to the town. Click here to see how you can become part of 33 Walton Street’s future!