1. Image: two minarets front a mosque partially obscured behind a high wall and trees

    Adelaide Mosque

    For over a century the Adelaide Mosque has provided a centre for prayer, community and celebration.

    Historical Place | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | Southwest corner | 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

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    Adelaide Steamship Company

    The Adelaide Steamship Company was Australia’s largest shipping company and one of South Australia’s most successful business ventures.

    Historical Organisation | By Lindl Lawton, South Australian Maritime Museum | 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

  3. Image: group of men standing in front of large stone building

    Elder, Smith and Co’s Bonded and Free Stores

    The Bond Store building once used to store goods is now the South Australian Maritime Museum. 

    Historical Place | By Adam Paterson, South Australian Maritime Museum | 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, early nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

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    Estcourt House

    Estcourt House has been a landmark along the seafront, in the area now known as Tennyson, since 1882.

    Historical Place | By Catherine Manning, History Trust of South Australia | 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

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    Port Adelaide Customs House

    Construction of Port Adelaide’s fourth customs house commenced in 1878, following demolition of the timber customs house established on the same spot in 1840.

    Historical Place | By James Hunter, History Trust of South Australia | 1880s, 1890s, early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

  6. Image: two people walking through underground brick-walled rooms

    Tunnels of Adelaide

    Adelaide tunnel tales are a perennial favourite in the popular press, and are cheerfully perpetuated by tour operators and publicans everywhere.

    Historical Thing | By Deb Morgan | 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century