Tour guides Jason Chatwin and Amie Zar invite you to explore the Heritage Buildings and Grand architecture of Johnston Street, Annandale in a walking tour from The Crescent up to Parramatta Road.
Explore neighbouring architecture from the Gothic revivalist architecture of the Abbey 1881, to the array of maintained and restored Victorian Italianate and Victorian Filigree architecture lining the wide beautiful street. The social history surrounding the Old Annandale Theatre will be explored along with the Goodman’s Building and the Empire Hotel.
Due to demand a second tour has been announced and will take place from 2:00-4:00pm.
When: Tuesday 6 September 2016, 10:00am-12:30pm BOOKED OUT.
Places still available for the 2:00-4:00pm tour. Book now.
Where: Meet at The Crescent Mural opposite Federal Park, The Crescent, Annandale
Cost: Free
Contact: amiez@lmc.nsw.gov.au or 02 9367 9266
Presented by Inner West Council – Leichhardt Library.
Image: Panoramic view of Annandale and surrounding district looking south from the top of new Annandale Theatre, c.1920, courtesy Leichhardt Library.
This event is part of
History Week: Neighbours
3-11 September 2016
Presented by the History Council of NSW
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