PROJECTS & COMMISSIONS

Railway Hotel, Lidcombe

The Railway Hotel has watched changes in the surrounding built environment of now-Lidcombe from this corner where the hotel has stood and been in continual operation since 1875/6.

Its long history starts with the predominatley Irish Catholic settlement that evolved on land owned by Sydney's first Catholic Priest, Father John Therry. Built by enterprising local Bernard Gormley, it was leased, then purchased, by famed brewers John and James Toohey. Apart from being a local watering hole and accomodation,...

Heritage Impact Statement: 29 Murray Road, Beecroft

Infill development in the early 1970s saw this residence built at 29 Murray Rd. Up until then, the site was part of the garden of Maitai; the late 1890's property built by Albert Wachsmann at No.31. A native of New Zealand, Wachsmann named the property after the river that flowed through his hometown of Nelson.

A keen gardener, he laid out a formal garden around the semi-circular carriageway, founded the Beecroft Horticultural Club and...

Heritage Impact Statement: 6 Lynwood Avenue, Killara

Until the railway came in 1890, getting to and from the north shore of Sydney by road was a particularly challenging experience (some will argue that it still is!). You could use Billy Blue's ferry service, or take your life into your own hands by riding the crowded coach service driven by Pymble local - 'Old Tom' Watson....

"The driver, “Old Tom” Watson was a crack. He would gallop his five horses...

Heritage Impact Statement: for alterations and additions to 69 Ryan Street located in the Brennan Estate Conservation Area, Lilyfield

Authors: Dr Sue Rosen and Mr Martin Pickrell

Client: Justin Long Designs

This HIS examined the impact of alterations to the residence on the heritage values of the Conservation Area and assessed the proposal against Leichardt council's DCP requirements.

Heritage Impact Statement: 11 and 13 Darley Road Manly

Authors: Dr Sue Rosen and Mr Martin Pickrell

Client: Archisoul

This HIS examined the impact of alterations and additions to these timber semis construction c.1900 by Charles Sly, one of Manly's and Australia's original life savers.

Heritage Assessment of 24 Dudley Avenue Roseville - the home and studio of Artist Photographer Harold Cazneaux

Authors: Dr. Sue Rosen and Dr Roy Lumby

Client: Ku-ring-gai Council

An Interim Heritage Order had been placed on the house after the discovery of the Cazneaux connection. This report investigates the significance of the house in the light of the Cazneaux connection.

Archaeological Potential Assessment - 280 Beames Avenue Mount Druitt

Authors: Ms Karyn McLeod and Dr Sue Rosen

Client: Saurez Drafting and Design

This report assesses the likley impact of development of the site disturbing relics associated with the nearby railway.

Heritage Impact Assessment : 43 Macdonald Street Erskineville

Authors: Dr Sue Rosen and Mr Martin Pickrell

Client: Architect: Ken Baird

This report assessed the heritage impact of subdivision, demolition of an intrusive element, construction of a new dwelling and restoration of an earlier dweiing in the Former Macdonaldtown Conservation Area in the City of Sydney LEP.

St Paul's Anglican Church Bankstown Heritage Assessment

Authors: Dr Sue Rosen and Dr Roy Lumby

Client: Bankstown City Council

An Interim Heritage Order was placed on St Pauls and this study reviews evidence and provides documentation for listing on the Bankstown LEP.

Heritage Impact Statement for 9 Charles Street Granville

Author: Dr Sue Rosen and Dr Roy Lumby

Client: Studio Urbo

This heritage impact statement comments on alterations and additions at 9 Charles Street, a listed heritage item on the Parramatta LEP, part of a coherent group of three weatherboard heritage listed houses in Granville.