1. Image: A rectangular single-storey building a short distance from a riverbank. A man stands in the front doorway, while other men, including an Aboriginal man with spears, stand nearby.

    British Hotel (Port Adelaide)

    Port Adelaide’s British Hotel is the longest continuously licensed hostelry in the Port, and also the only remaining pub on North Parade.

    Historical Place | By James Hunter, History Trust of South Australia | 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s

  2. Image: large red brick building

    Brookman Building

    Developing technical education via a School of Mines and Industries leading to SAIT and then UniSA

    Historical Place | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910

  3. Image: a two storey corner hotel with 1960s era cars parked on the street outside.

    Brown Street

    Brown Street, running from South Terrace to Grote Street, morphed into Morphett Street in 1967 but the area retains its out-of-the-way feel

    Historical Place | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | Southwest corner | 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, early twenty–first century

  4. Image: A large, two-storey stone mansion with a cylindrical turret comprising one corner of the structure

    Carclew

    The youth arts centre Carclew was the starting point of McDouall Stuart’s expedition across Australia in 1861

    Historical Place | By Peter Bell | 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s

  5. Image: An ornate wooden staircase in an historic house. Several ornate rugs and framed paintings are visible on the floors and walls surrounding the staircase

    Carrick Hill

    An Elizabethan-style house from the 1930s with a large garden set in Adelaide’s foothills, Carrick Hill is now a museum and art gallery

    Historical Place | By Peter Bell | 1930s, 1980s, early twenty–first century

  6. Image: A large brick building with archway windows and a square turret at one end. Cars drive by on a busy street in the foreground

    Central Market

    The Central Market is a distinctively Adelaide institution, renowned for fine food and produce and a bustling cosmopolitan atmosphere

    Historical Place | By Peter Bell | Central Market | 1860s, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

  7. Image: three cars parked outside stone church

    Chalmers Church Free Church of Scotland

    The second oldest remaining church in Adelaide, Scots Church is still in use today.

    Historical Place | By Hannah Stewart, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, early twentieth century

  8. Image: Two women in white dresses hand cigarettes to a group of five men in military uniforms and helmets

    Cheer-Up Hut

    It started in a tent and grew – meals, clothes, accommodation and recreation for servicemen on the move.

    Historical Place | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | Parklands | 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s

  9. Image: white stone building

    Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel

    The Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel stands on the site of Adelaide's oldest Greek Orthodox Church and remains an important centre for Greek cultural and community life in the city. 

    Historical Place | By Vedrana Budimir, History Trust of South Australia | Southwest corner | early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

  10. Image: Tall building with radio antennae on the roof

    CML Building

    On the prominent corner of King William Street and Hindley Street, the Colonial Mutual Life (CML) Building is one of Adelaide’s most iconic structures.

    Historical Place | By Alexander Parsons, History Trust of South Australia | Hindley Street, Rundle Mall | 1930s, 2010s, Great Depression

  11. Image: An aerial photograph of a complex of large, multi-storey brick buildings and corrugated metal structures located next to a river. Two sailing ships are moored alongside a wharf associated with the complex

    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.

    Historical Place | By James Hunter, History Trust of South Australia | 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s

  12. A large wide street in foreground extends into the distance. There is a large white stone building on the right hand corner

    Commercial Road

    In 1839 Governor Gawler agreed to enter a joint venture with the South Australian Company relocating Port Adelaide from the end of what is now "Old Port Road" to the present site, marked by the SA maritime Museum's Lighthouse. Commercial Road was built over sandy and swampy ground, joining Port Road at Alberton.

    Historical Place

  13. Image: sepia shot of building facade, with three men at the entrance, one by the side, and a horse-drawn carriage

    Crown and Anchor Hotel

    The current hotspot for alternative and grunge music has a colourful criminal history

    Historical Place | By Hannah Stewart, History Trust of South Australia | 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s

  14. Image: multistoried white building

    Darling Building

    The Darling Building on Franklin Street was built for John Darling and Son in 1916 and was designed by architect EH McMichael.

    Historical Place | By Catherine Manning, History Trust of South Australia

  15. Image: stone building

    Destitute Asylum

    Relief for the poor, the pregnant and the unemployed was a theme from the colony’s commencement

    Historical Place | By Mary-Louise Geyer | North Terrace | 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1910s

  16. Image: Horse and cart and pedestrians on muddy unpaved roadway with stone and brick buildings either side

    Divett Street

    The Port’s dirt roads and low lying ground gave rise to two nick-names depending on the weather—Mudholia when wet, Dustholia when dry. 

    Historical Place | By Adam Paterson, South Australian Maritime Museum

  17. Image: single story stone building

    Dunmoochin

    Dunmoochin, built around 1858, was the home of Irish emigrants John and Honora Griffin and their three children. It is an example of the many workers’ cottages built in the West End. 

    Historical Place | By Vedrana Budimir, History Trust of South Australia | Southwest corner | 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s

  18. Image: Street with market entrance

    East End Market

    The East End Market was Adelaide’s first formal fruit and vegetable market. 

    Historical Place | By Alexander Parsons, History Trust of South Australia | East Terrace | 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s

  19. Image: a herd of sheep graze under gum and pine trees

    East Parklands

    Despite an inauspicious start as a dumping ground for waste, the East Parklands gradually developed as an attractive centre for recreation in the city. 

    Historical Place | By Margaret Anderson, History Trust of South Australia | East Terrace, Rundle Street east, Southeast corner | 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s

  20. Image: A long two-storey brick terrace building with three large double height arches and decorative gables. Along the street at the front a number of horse drawn carts are parked.

    East Terrace

    A street in an area of contrasts - the rich, the poor, society figures, outcasts, business, leisure, health and education are associated with East Terrace

    Historical Place | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | East Terrace | 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

  21. Image: ornate facade of a bank building

    Edmund Wright House

    Edmund Wright House was built in 1878 as the headquarters of the Bank of South Australia. 

    Historical Place | By Alexander Parsons, History Trust of South Australia | 1870s, 1970s

  22. Image: brick building with peaked front

    Elder Hall

    Elder Hall on Morialta Street, between Grote Street and Franklin Street, is the home of the Adelaide Benevolent and Strangers’ Friend Society.

    Historical Place | By Catherine Manning, History Trust of South Australia

  23. Image: The interior of a large hall with a hammerbeam roof and tiered seating on two levels.

    Elder Hall

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

    Historical Place | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 2000-2010

  24. Image: large multistory sandstone building

    Elder House

    Elder House was built for Elder Smith and Co, and still bears the name though the company has merged with other businesses, evolved, and relocated. 

    Historical Place | By Catherine Manning and Pat Stretton

  25. Image: A large group of British migrants of various ages arrive at hostel entrance. A sign above the door reads SPF Hostel.

    Elder Park migrant hostel

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

    Historical Place | By Dr Karen Agutter, the University of Adelaide, & Catherine Manning, Migration Museum | Parklands | 1940s, 1950s, 1960s

  26. Image: A crowd of people in early twentieth century attire sit on the grass around a rotunda where a band plays

    Elder Park.

    From dumping ground to pleasure gardens

    Historical Place | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | Parklands | 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2020s

  27. 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

  28. Image: sepia photo of large brick building with arched entrance

    Electric Light Company

    The Electric Light and Motive Power Company was the first to electrify street lights in South Australia.

    Historical Place | By Adam Paterson, South Australian Maritime Museum

  29. Image: view of Adelaide in 1860

    Emigration Square

    Care for migrants, the unemployed and the destitute was evident from South Australia’s foundation days.

    Historical Place | By Kate Walsh | Northwest corner | 1830s, 1840s

  30. A group of men with cart standing outside the masonry perimeter wall of the copper smelter

    English and Australian Copper Company

    The first copper smelter, Adelaide Smelting Company, was built at the Port in 1849. 

    Historical Place | By Adam Paterson, South Australian Maritime Museum

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