Projects

These projects involved research into the history and development of the following region:
Blue Mountains

 

 

Authors: Liz Gorman and Dr Sue Rosen

Client: Marlow Hotel Group

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 predominantly 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, it also served as the venue for local coronial inquests! Several phases of renovation has seen the hotel updated to keep up with the changes in style and function, culminating in the late-1930's art-deco-style facade seen today.

The largely-internal alterations were assessed to determine the impact on the heritage qualities of the hotel, which is a listed heritage item (Auburn LEP) in the Cumberland Council LGA.

 

2021

ArchitecturalBlue MountainsConservation Management PlansLandscapeRoads, Bridges and TransportSydney Surrounds

Client: Public Works Advisory for Blue Mountains City Council Author: Dr. Sue Rosen, Dr. Sid French, Ms Emily Pickering [research] One of our major projects this year was the preperation…

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2017

Aboriginal History & CultureBlue MountainsColonialCommerceHeritage AssessmentLabourLandscapeLocalRegional DevelopmentRoads, Bridges and TransportSocial HistorySydney - Western

Authors: Dr Sue Rosen, Dr Roy Lumby, Liz Gorman Client: Private Client The client wished to construct a contemporary free-standing residence and demolish a single car garage on the site…

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2016

Aboriginal History & CultureArchaeologicalBlue MountainsColonialHeritage AssessmentHistoryInterpretationLandscapeLocalRegional DevelopmentRoads, Bridges and TransportSocial HistorySydney - Western

Author: Dr Sue Rosen Client: Blue Mountains City Council Sue was commissioned by Blue Mountains City Council to prepare a Heritage Assessment overview document through which the significance and inter-connection…

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2008

Blue MountainsGovernmentalHistoryLocalRoads, Bridges and TransportSydney - Western

Author: Dr Sue Rosen Client: Blue Mountains City Council Sue Rosen prepared this Site History to assist inform the interpretation and management of the Woodford railway cottages. The site of the…

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2008

Blue MountainsCentral WestDatabasesHeritage AssessmentHistoryRoads, Bridges and TransportSydney - WesternSydney Surrounds

Author: Dr Sid French, Sue Rosen, Beverley Johnson, Emma Dortins & Nicole Secomb Client: Burns & Roe Worley & RTA This study of 65 bridges was undertaken in association with Burns &…

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2007

Blue MountainsHistoryInterpretationRegional DevelopmentResearchRoads, Bridges and Transport

      Author: Ms Rosemary Kerr Client: Archaeological & Heritage Management Solutions Pty Ltd (AHMS) for Roads and Traffic Authority This report involved the preparation of an Interpretation Strategy for 70,…

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1997

ArchitecturalBlue MountainsHealthHeritage AssessmentHistoryInstitutionalLocal

Authors: David Sheedy Architect and Sue Rosen, Historian Client: The Wentworth Area Health Service This Heritage Impact Statement relates to the proposed new Accident-Emergency Unit and Operating Theatres proposed for the…

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1993

ArchaeologicalBlue MountainsHistoryLabourResearchSocial HistorySydney Surrounds

Clients: Department of Public Works and The Department of School Education Authors: Siobhan Lavelle and Sue Rosen Historical and Archaeological Assessment of the Blackheath Stockade Site and the Impact of…

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