Penrith modern buildings study 2014
Robertson and Hindmarsh Pty Ltd
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This study draws together information about the modern architecture that exists in Penrith. The study found that Penrith has an excellent collection of Modern buildings from immediately before the Second World War up to the 1980s.The main previous studies which have been undertaken, and previous publications that cover the study site and which have been referred to are: Paul Davies Pty Ltd, 2007, Penrith Heritage Study; Lorraine Stacker, 2014, Penrith: The Makings of a City, Ultimo:Halstead Press.
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Robertson and Hindmarsh Pty Ltd, June 2014
Collation:
124 pages : colour and black and white photographs, illustrations, architectural sketches appendices
Notes:
bibliography: pp103-4
Contents:
Contents:Modernist architecture - Development in Penrith - Building chronology - Penrith Town Centre - Utilities - Industry - Health - Educational facilities - Libraries - Churches - Parks & memorials - Sporting facilities - Ambulance stations - Court houses & Police stations - High Street shops - Hotels & theatres - Modern housing - "Ancher House" - Former Penrith Council Chambers - Penrith Ambulance Station -Former Penrith Power Station - Wood House by Harry Seidler - Former Torin Corporation Factory - St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church - Penrith Technical College - Former Prospect County Council building - Former Penrith City Library - Commercial building, 478-482 High Street - Penrith War Memorial Swimming Pool - Australian Arms Hotel - Former Singer Factory.
Dewey class:
720.9944
Language:
English
Subject:
Penrith College of TAFEPenrith Council Chambers (NSW)Penrith (N.S.W.) -- History 1945-Penrith City Library - Buildings - Henry StreetBuildings -- Penrith (NSW) -- HistoryArchitecture, Modern -- Penrith -- HistoryAustralian Arms Hotel (Penrith, NSW)Nepean Theatre (Cinema, Penrith, NSW)Penrith War Memorial Swimming Pool (NSW)
BRN:
313943
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | History Support Collection | 720.9944 PEN | Available |
| Research | Local Book | 720.9944 PEN | Not for loan (Set: 06 May 2016) |
| Research | Local Book | 720.9944 PEN | Not for loan (Set: 06 May 2016) |