North Penrith urban investigation area, Penrith : Heritage analysis
Australia. Department of Defence1997
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Examines the early cultural landcsape of this site, its role in the development of the township of Penrith, the military occupation of the site since World War 2 and the primary characteristics of its significance.
Main title:
North Penrith urban investigation area, Penrith : Heritage analysis / by Department of Defence and Graham Brooks and Associates Pty Ltd
Imprint:
Sydney NSW Graham Brooks and Associates Pty Ltd November 1997
Collation:
160 pages illustrations maps
Contents:
Historical outline - Original grants - Initial development to 1870 - Thornton Hall - Combewood - Belmore Park - Aviation - Penrith Speedway - Thornton Hall Golf Club - Dairy - Commonwealth of Australia - Museum of Fire - Description of the site - Penrith Engineers store depot - Assessment of significance - Grading of significant elements - Heritage management framework - Lemongrove estate - North Penrith army land - Australia International Council on Monument and Sites (ICOMOS) - The Defence Housing Authority - Heritage issues - Assessment of heritage impact - Recommendations - Historical chronology
Dewey class:
994.41
Language:
English
Subject:
Combewood (House, North Penrith, NSW)Thornton Hall (House, North Penrith, NSW)Army buildings (North Penrith, NSW)Penrith power station (NSW) -- HistoryThornton Hall Golf Club (North Penrith, NSW) -- HistoryBelmore Park (North Penrith, NSW) -- HistoryPenrith Speedway (NSW) -- HistoryHousing developmentCultural heritage -- North Penrith (NSW)Land useCivil aviation -- Penrith (NSW) -- HistoryHousing development -- North Penrith (NSW) -- PlanningNorth Penrith (NSW) -- HistoryAustralia -- Army -- 6th Engineers Stores Regiment -- North Penrith (NSW) -- History
BRN:
81679