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East Terrace

A street in an area of contrasts – the rich, the poor, society figures, outcasts, business, leisure, health and education are…

City & Town Streets

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Aboriginal Country pre-contact, early twenty–first century
Edmund William Wright

Edmund William Wright was born on 4th April 1824 near London, England, the son of Stephen Wright, who is said…

1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s
Elder Hall

The simple exterior of Elder Hall belies the richness of its interior and the resonance of its organ

university hall

1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 2000-2010
Elder Park migrant hostel

Right in the centre of the city, Elder Park was a first stopping point for many new migrants arriving in…

accommodation, migrant hostel

1940s, 1950s, 1960s
Elder Park Rotunda

Celebrated at its opening in 1882, and again a century later, the rotunda remains a focus point for events in…

Rotunda

band, boat, brass, jazz, rotunda

1880s, 1980s
Electricity

Although amateur scientists had tinkered with it, electricity was not put to public use in South Australia until the arrival…

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Exhibition Building and Grounds

Now lost, the Exhibition Building once dominated North Terrace

exhibition hall

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
Eyre Peninsula

South Australia’s largest peninsula and best-defined region has a long history but to date no general historian.

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Federation

Throughout the 1890s South Australia was at the forefront of the Federation movement that created the Commonwealth of Australia from…

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century
George Woodroffe Goyder, CMG

George Woodroffe Goyder was born in London, England, in 1826, the eldest son of physician and preacher David George Goyder…

late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century
Government House

One of Adelaide’s oldest buildings, Government House welcomes thousands of visitors each year

official residence

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 2000-2010
Hart’s Mill Complex

An icon of Port Adelaide’s waterfront and the former home of South Australia’s longest continually operating flour mill, the Hart’s Mill…

1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Helen Mary Mayo, OBE

Helen Mary Mayo was born in Adelaide, South Australia, on 1st October 1878, the daughter of civil engineer George Gibbes…

1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
Heritage Conservation

Conserving built heritage incurs passionate debates about the development of society and the physical evidence of the evolution of the…

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Hindley Street

An eclectic mix since foundation, Hindley Street has seen it all

main street

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Hindmarsh Square / Mukata

Hindmarsh Square, located in the north-east of Adelaide, was one of the six squares designed by Colonel William Light in…

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Historical Relics Collection

A collection of nearly 400 objects related to the foundation and settlement of the British colony of South Australia.

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s
Holden Car

A national icon since the 1950s evolved from the operations of a South Australian saddlery in a century before
Industrialisation

For three decades or so from the late 1930s, largely coinciding with the premiership of Tom Playford, rapid industrialisation transformed…

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Institute Building

The oldest of North Terrace’s cultural buildings

public history building

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Invisible Farmer SA Collection

The Invisible Farmer collection is created from contributions from community museums, history groups and individuals throughout South Australia. It consists…

early twentieth century, late twentieth century
Italians in South Australia

Antonio Giannoni from Rimini was the first Italian to settle in South Australia

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century
J150 Plaque, ‘Captain’ Henry Richard Hancock

Imposing mine Superintendent Henry Richard Hancock substantially reorganized and developed the “Monster Mine” at Moonta.

plaques

J150

1980s
J150 Plaque, Alexander Maurice Ramsay

As general manager of the South Australian Housing Trust, Alexander Maurice Ramsay was energetic and compassionate.

plaques

1980s
J150 Plaque, Arnold Edwin Victor Richardson

1986 marked the 150th anniversary of the colonisation of South Australia. To commemorate the sesquicentenary, the Jubilee 150 Board decided…

plaques

1980s
J150 Plaque, George Woodroffe Goyder

A surveyor and conservationist, and incredibly prolific letter-writer, Goyder is mainly remembered for his famous ‘line of rainfall’.

plaques

J150

1980s
J150 Plaque, Helen Mary Mayo

Medical practitioner Helen Mayo combined energy and a strong social conscience in her promotion of child health services.

plaques

1980s
J150 Plaque, John Anderson Hartley

Though stern and strict, educationist (and first Inspector-General of Schools) John Anderson Hartley favoured progressive and innovative ideas.

plaques

J150

1980s
J150 Plaque, Robert Barr Smith

Robert Barr Smith had a genius for business. He was also a generous philanthropist, though his modesty dictated that much…

plaques

1980s
J150 Plaque, Sir George Brookman

A wealthy businessman and quiet philanthropist, Sir George Brookman was a conservative who was described as ‘hard but fair’ by…

plaques

1980s

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Adelaide Brewery

Adelaide Brewery was an early colonial enterprise. While brewing has long ceased there, the building survives in a different guise.

Adelaide Fruit and Produce Exchange

The striking facade from Adelaide’s private produce market in the north east corner of the city remains a city landmark, though the market itself no longer operates.

Colonial Sugar Refinery, Glanville

The Colonial Sugar Refinery (CSR) complex was constructed in 1891 on the Glanville side of the Port River, immediately opposite Port Adelaide. During a century of operation, it manufactured refined sugar, treacle and golden syrup, primarily for markets in South Australia and Western Australia. The refinery was virtually destroyed by fire in 1926, but largely rebuilt within six months. During the latter half of the twentieth century, its buildings became an iconic aspect of the Port’s waterfront landscape and were popular subjects for contemporary artists and photographers.

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