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"

Exploring the Italianate Style and its Origins.

The Hall, St Andrews Church 2 Henson Street, Summer Hill, NSW

The Italianate style was a very popular housing style in Ashfield and throughout much of the inner west of Sydney during the 1880s through to 1900. Why was this style so popular? What is Italian about the Italianate? How did the style originate and how did it arrive in the Sydney suburbs?This presentation will examine … Continue reading "Exploring the Italianate Style and its Origins."

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"

Concord Heritage Museum

Concord Heritage Museum 5 Wellbank Street, Concord, NSW

This will be a special viewing by the local heritage society. The Concord Heritage museum is a social history museum containing over 1000 items of clothing, household items, furniture, war memorabilia, office equipment, toys, bric-a-brac, books, documents, photographs, etc, from the late 1800s to the present. The Museum has a separate meeting area which can … Continue reading "Concord Heritage Museum"

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"

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"