Armidale War Memorial Homes for the Aged Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background An 'Armidale War Memorial Homes for the Aged' committee was formed on 25 November 1952. Many residents attended and over the next two years funds were raised by community and district groups. In May 1954, the Prime Minister promised to subsidise the work on a pound-for-pound basis. Construction was started by volunteers in late July 1954. The building, named 'Willowdene', is a timber residence with a galvanised iron roof, originally constructed for 12 residents. The memorial tablet attached to an exterior wall was unveiled on 3 November 1956. The building was further extended in 2002. Willowdene forms part of the Autumn Lodge Village. Inscription Plaque 1 Armidale War Memorial Homes for the Aged Memorial tablet unveiled by Hon. H.S. Robertson. M.H.R. Minister for Social Services 3rd November 1956 Plaque 2 Willowdene was officially re-opened on 16th November 2002 by Mr. Paul Johnstone, MBE, Patron following a total renovation. Dr. David Breusch Chairman, Management Committee. Related links SUBSTANTIAL DONATION TO HOMES FOR AGED PROJECT (26 Nov 1952) HOMES FOR AGED Another £1000 Needed To Permit Start Of Buildings Operations. (2… Armidale Interest In P.M's Promise On Homes For Aged (5 May 1954) Preparing Site For Homes For Aged (30 Jul 1954) Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address 50 Butler Street Autumn Lodge Village Armidale NSW 2350 Local Government Area Armidale Regional Council Memorial type Building Recorded by Graham Wilson OAM former heritage advisor to Armidale Dumaresq Council Year of construction 1954 Dedication date 03 November 1956 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45