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Michelle Nikou’s bronze sculpture stands in almost comic contrast with the plinths that populate North Terrace further west.

public art

2010s, early twenty–first century
Paris Nesbit, KC

Edward Pariss Nesbit — he re-invented himself as Paris Nesbit at the age of 44 — was a leading light…

1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s
Parklands

An ongoing source of enjoyment and controversy, the parklands are a unique and remarkably intact feature of Adelaide
Parliament House

The scene of pomp and ceremony, debates and demonstrations

parliamentary building

1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1930s, 1950s
Penfolds

From medicinal benefits to international stature, some of Dr Penfold’s wines have acquired legendary status.

wineries

wine, winemakers

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Pennington Migrant Hostel

Finsbury, later known as Pennington, was the longest running of South Australia’s hostels.

late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Percy Raymond Begg AO

Percy Raymond Begg was a brilliant orthodontist who discovered a unique method of moving teeth. He provided many thousands of…

1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
Peter Nelson

Peter Nelson was born on 26th April 1931 at Black Forest, South Australia, the son of wheelwright and automotive manufacturing…

1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
Peter Smith Dawson

Peter Smith Dawson said of himself, ‘I am a man of the soil, I come from the people and what…

early twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Peter Waite

Peter Waite was born on 9th May 1834 at Pitcairn, near Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, the son of farmer James Waite…

1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s
Philanthropy

‘South Australia’, wrote the early twentieth-century author of The Cyclopedia of South Australia, ‘owes its existence to a movement which…

benevolence, gifts, philanthropy

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Pilgrim Uniting Church

The Church is a beautiful example of Revival Gothic, quite rare in South Australia. Features include the largest church pipe…

1860s
Pirie Street

Pirie Street has been home to cottages, churches, commerce and clubs

City & Town Streets

1930s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century
Pirie Street Methodist Church

Pirie Street Methodist Church was the ‘cathedral church’ of Methodism in Adelaide.

late nineteenth century
Pirltawardli

Pirltawardli, (possum home) is the site of the first Christian mission to Aboriginal people in South Australia.

1840s
Popeye

‘Popeye the Sailor’ was a popular cartoon at the cinema in the 1930s when Gordon Watts introduced a tourist pleasure…

boat

Popeye, river boats

1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010
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…

government building

1880s, 1890s, early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Port Adelaide Ferries

Originally an informal service provided by a ragtag assortment of ‘watermen’ and their rowboats, Port Adelaide’s ferries evolved into the preferred link between…

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s
Port Adelaide Institute

The Port Adelaide Institute served as a centre for social and cultural activities within Port Adelaide for over a century,…

1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
Port Adelaide Lighthouse

Installed in the 1860s as Port Adelaide’s first fixed navigational beacon, and later used at South Neptune Island, the Port…

1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church has a long history in South Australia, owing much to the early Scotish community.

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

Although South Australia was proclaimed a free settlement, colonial officials soon found they needed a gaol to house lawbreakers.

correction, crime, criminal, Gaol, prisoner, yatala

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Proud Parade

Adelaide’s very first Gay Pride March took place on Saturday 15 September 1973.

1970s
Public Libraries

South Australia was unique among the Australian colonies in that the South Australian Literary and Scientific Association assembled a subscription…

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Queen Victoria Monument

Since 1894 Queen Victoria has looked imperiously over the bustle of Victoria Square

monuments and memorials

1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1950s, 1960s
Queen’s College

Designed in 1892, Queen’s School became one of South Australia’s leading private schools.

1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Queen’s Theatre

Built in 1840, the Queen’s Theatre is the oldest surviving theatre building in Adelaide.

1840s
Queens Wharf

Queen’s Wharf was one of the first two wharves built in Port Adelaide, providing the foundation of the Port we…

wharf

1840s
Railway Hotel (Port Adelaide)

The two-storey historic building located at 247 St. Vincent Street was the second in Port Adelaide to bear the name…

Hospitality establishment

1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Reclining Connected Forms

This 1969 bronze sculpture is one of the few pieces by the renowned British artist to be found in Australia.

public art

1960s, late twentieth century

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‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

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‘The Apron’ by Karen Genoff

‘The Apron’ by Karen Genoff

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14 Pieces

14 Pieces

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‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

Mark Niehus’ four-part series cemented his status as a prominent poet and artist in Adelaide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial

Australia’s first memorial to recognise the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples was unveiled in Adelaide on 10 November 2013.

Captain Charles Sturt Memorial

Captain Charles Sturt Memorial

Leaning forward and shielding his eyes from the sun, this bronze figure of Sturt looks over Victoria Square, not the land he explored

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