Discover the stories of the Heritage Streetscapes of this urban village in Sydney’s inner west. Annandale is bounded by Sydney Harbour, Parramatta Road and two creeks. Gas lights, horses and trams once adorned the streets.
This exhibition draws on Leichhardt Library’s local history collection to present a brief illustrated history of Annandale from colonial Land Grant, to a community of over 8,700 residents and churches, temples, civic spaces, schools and diverse businesses
When: Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 September 2016, 12:00-7:00pm
Where: Tetch Gallery, 245 Parramatta Road, Annandale NSW 2038
Cost: Free
Contact: localhistory@lmc.nsw.gov.au or 02 9367 9266
Find out more about Leichhardt’s History Week program
Presented by Inner West Council – Leichhardt Library.
Image: First municipal elections for newly formed Annandale Council following secession from Leichhardt Council, Primitive Methodist School Hall, 110 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, 1894, courtesy Leichhardt Council Library.
This event is part of
History Week: Neighbours
3-11 September 2016
Presented by the History Council of NSW
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