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25.01.2022 Place of the day! Built in 1881 by Henry Rymill this impressive mansion has been put through its paces and after much hard work by the current owners, it is now restored. The interior of Rymill House is significant for the remarkable diversity of its ornamentation and detailing a feature of the Queen Anne style.... Rymill House is located on East Terrace and remains the most outstanding example of the mansions in that area. The houses association with the Rymills gives it great significance, as well as the evolution of the Queen Anne style outside of England. Read more here: http://ow.ly/pRt5K
24.01.2022 How is everyone's Sunday? Take a look at why Adelaide is named the City of Churches! See and read more at: http://ow.ly/p5Gyz
22.01.2022 #TourTuesday High on the Hill, Come and view some of Adelaide's earliest residential buildings, all located in beautiful North Adelaide.... Some of the sites include, Brougham House which was erected in 1881 and is now part of Lincoln College of The University of Adelaide, as well as Taylor House, built around 1908-09. Other sites include St Margarets, built in the 1890s. Because most of the buildings are privately owned or businesses they are not open for public viewing, however if you're in the neighbourhood why not take a peek? Get all the details here: http://ow.ly/q33j6 http://ow.ly/i/3uCav http://ow.ly/i/3uCb8
22.01.2022 Tour Tuesday! Already thinking about the weekend? Don't worry, we've got you sorted. Why not try our very own Adelaide Vintage Pub tour! We have a full list of pubs and have even created a map for you! ... Starting at East Terrace and making your way to West Terrace, view the streets of Adelaide's inner city in a different light and discover more about Adelaide's heritage. Get the history and full list of pubs here: http://ow.ly/p93MB
18.01.2022 Place of the Day! Where Don Dunstan once planned to build the Adelaide Festival Centre before being built on the south side of the Torrens River, Carclew House still stands. A mansion built in 1901 it was purchased by the State Government in 1978 and turned into the Carclew Youth Performing Arts Centre. ... Read more here: http://ow.ly/ppqxt See more
16.01.2022 Pub of the day! Built in 1881 and named the United Services until 1931, this hotel is located on prominent King William Street. Now known as Hotel Ambassadors, this building has gone through some significant modifications during its time but still stands as a significant heritage building. ... Read more here: http://ow.ly/pw5di
16.01.2022 Rundle Street, 1885, looking west, showing Adelaide Arcade dome.
15.01.2022 What are you doing next weekend? Why not head down to 'Beaumont House and Garden Open Day' on Nov. 3 ($8/person): http://goo.gl/11exXg
15.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! Here's a couple photos of Botanic Bar from way back when!
15.01.2022 Historic clipper, City of Adelaide had its officially naming ceremony in London today. It was a very Australian affair including imported Australian beer, wine and meat pies. Prince Phillip also attended the event, making a short speech, "I declare that this ship is now going to be called City of Adelaide, I hope she has a long and successful career in her reincarnation" ... Catch up on all things City of Adelaide here: http://ow.ly/pYiT6
14.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday Adelaide Fruit and Produce Exchange http://ow.ly/i/3rPhg
13.01.2022 Place of the Day! The Museum of Economic Botany, established in the late 1870's and officially opening in 1880, this building has been described as the 'last purpose built colonial museum in the world'. Located in the Botanic Gardens, this Adelaide treasure is open for public visitation after major restorations were complete back in 2009.... Learn more at: http://ow.ly/p6G3U
10.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! How amazing is this architect sketch of Parliament House from the 1880's? Definitely an Adelaide Heritage fav!
10.01.2022 Standing room only at Heritage Forum on Wednesday. South Australians have not given up on heritage, even if Government seems indifferent. Podcast of forum: http://t.co/fc5IJZ6lQD Adelaide loves heritage!
10.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday This picture of the Grand Central Hotel was taken in 1911. Located on the corner of Rundle Street and Pulteney Street in the city, the hotel was demolished in the 70's and a carpark built in its place. ... This building was the only example of giant high Victorian style that Adelaide possessed.
10.01.2022 The Heritage debate is hotting up. Tonight's forum at the Hawke Centre: Has SA given up on heritage? http://w3.unisa.edu.au//events/2013events/Heritage_NTSA.asp is fully booked. Looking forward to some great debating! Podcast to follow for those who missed out on the live event.
07.01.2022 Place of the day! The first Anglican church built in South Australia and one of the oldest buildings in the City of Adelaide. Constructed in 1838 with the first baptismal service occurring that July! ... The picture below is of the church in 1845, how incredible! The church building is open for viewing during office hours and guided tours are available at various times throughout the year, for example, during SA Heritage Week, or can be organised on request for school groups, tourists or other interested parties. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/pLt6m
07.01.2022 #TourTime Adelaide has a very colourful past when it comes to crime, and that's why the Adelaide Heritage Crime and Mayhem Tour is one of our favs! Here's the list of places you can visit start to end, including new and old locations! ... Adelaide Gaol (Start) Magistrates Court, originally Police Court and Supreme Court North Adelaide Police Station Building Supreme Court Mounted Police Barracks Queens Chambers Police Court Adelaide Gaol Powder Magazine and surrounding walls (End) Most of these building are closed for public viewing, but visitors can enter the Adelaide Gaol, erected in 1840-1841. View all the deets here: http://ow.ly/pW0tN
06.01.2022 The City of Adelaide is coming home! After a long 14 year debate, the worlds oldest surviving clipper ship the City of Adelaide finally left Scotland yesterday and begun the 20,000 kilometer journey to its original home in South Australia. More than six dozen organisations across nine countries came together to assist in building the cradle that saved the 147 year old clipper ship.... The City of Adelaide is the only surviving passenger and cargo ship of that time and holds significant historical value for South Australia. Once arriving back in Australia the final stop will be in Port Adelaide, where the City of Adelaide will remain as a tourist attraction. A big congratulations to CSCOAL on their success with the City of Adelaide and we look forward to watching the arrival. For more information head to: http://cityofadelaide.org.au/
06.01.2022 Place of the day! Built in 1889-90, and funded by a group of Afghan and North Indian camel drivers, the Adelaide Mosque is one of the few nineteenth century relics representing the Afghan immigration to South Australia and the oldest city mosque in Australia. Read more here: http://ow.ly/p4CEY
05.01.2022 Place of the day! A stunning and rare example of Gothic Revival architecture located in the heart of the city! The Beehive Corner Building, which is also home to Haighs Chocolate, was built in 1897 and has become a prominent meeting place for the people of Adelaide. ... The building is associated with and named after the corner site which has been traditionally known as the Beehive Corner since the 1840s. See more pictures and learn more here: http://ow.ly/pFm91
02.01.2022 The new Adelaide City Heritage website goes live tomorrow for World Heritage Day (April 18).
