1920s Architecture: Cancelled!

Pratten Park Community, Sports and Bowling Club 42 Arthur Street, Ashfield, NSW

In this presentation, Scott MacArthur from the Marrickville Heritage Society, discusses 1920s architecture, including its aspirational and health-based aspects. Scott has over 25 years’ professional experience in heritage conservation and adaptive reuse of historic places, including the preparation of conservation management plans, conservation documentation and site superintendence. He is currently in his ninth year as … Continue reading "1920s Architecture: Cancelled!"

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Our Rooms at Thirning Villa will be open to provide access to our resources and people. Members can use our facilities for free. Non-members, please see our Research Page (https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/research/) for a list of our services and associated fees. If you have a specific request please contact our research officer (research@ashfieldhistory.org.au) or admin@ashfieldhistory.org.au Our rooms … Continue reading "Research Rooms Open"

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Our Rooms at Thirning Villa will be open to provide access to our resources and people. Members can use our facilities for free. Non-members, please see our Research Page (https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/research/) for a list of our services and associated fees. If you have a specific request please contact our research officer (research@ashfieldhistory.org.au) or admin@ashfieldhistory.org.au Our rooms … Continue reading "Research Rooms Open"

Guided Visit to Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection

The Caroline Simpson Library and Research Collection 10 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW

This is a great opportunity to explore this wonderful facility. The Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection is open to anyone with an interest in the history of house and garden design and interior furnishing in NSW. We will be limited to two groups of 10. One group will start at 10:00 am and the other at … Continue reading "Guided Visit to Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection"

Free

Mungo Scott Centennial Celebrations

Mungo Scott Building Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill

Mungo Scott commenced milling at Summer Hill in 1922. ADHS is co-sponsoring this family-friendly free celebration with EG, the developer of the Flour Mill of Summer Hill residences. There will be 1920s jazz, craft and baking along with  tours (11.15 & 12 and talks (10.30 & 11.30) by Leonard Smith , former master miller and a photographic … Continue reading "Mungo Scott Centennial Celebrations"

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Our Rooms at Thirning Villa will be open to provide access to our resources and people. Members can use our facilities for free. Non-members, please see our Research Page (https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/research/) for a list of our services and associated fees. If you have a specific request please contact our research officer (research@ashfieldhistory.org.au) or admin@ashfieldhistory.org.au Our rooms … Continue reading "Research Rooms Open"

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Our Rooms at Thirning Villa will be open to provide access to our resources and people. Members can use our facilities for free. Non-members, please see our Research Page (https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/research/) for a list of our services and associated fees. If you have a specific request please contact our research officer (research@ashfieldhistory.org.au) or admin@ashfieldhistory.org.au

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Our Rooms at Thirning Villa will be open to provide access to our resources and people. Members can use our facilities for free. Non-members, please see our Research Page (https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/research/) for a list of our services and associated fees. If you have a specific request please contact our research officer (research@ashfieldhistory.org.au) or admin@ashfieldhistory.org.au Our rooms … Continue reading "Research Rooms Open"

Architecture of the 1920’s

Mervyn Fletcher Hall 81 Dalhousie Street Haberfield, Entry from Dickson Street

Presenter Scott MacArthur is President of the Marrickville Heritage Society. Scott has over 25 years’ professional experience in heritage conservation and adaptive reuse of historic places. He is a previous winner of a NSW Government Heritage Volunteer Award and an RAHS Special Achievement Certificate in recognition of his work with the Society to champion the … Continue reading "Architecture of the 1920’s"

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Our Rooms at Thirning Villa will be open to provide access to our resources and people. Members can use our facilities for free. Non-members, please see our Research Page (https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/research/) for a list of our services and associated fees. If you have a specific request please contact our research officer (research@ashfieldhistory.org.au) or admin@ashfieldhistory.org.au Our rooms … Continue reading "Research Rooms Open"