“Connections, Characters and Commerce’ – Smith Street Summer Hill #2

We are contemplating running this event again later on in the year if we have enough people interested. If you would like to register a desire to participate in this event later in the year please email events@ashfieldhistory.org.au with the subject 'Smith Street Walk', your name and preferred time/date. A guided walk to flesh out … Continue reading "“Connections, Characters and Commerce’ – Smith Street Summer Hill #2"

“Connections, Characters and Commerce”– Smith Street Summer Hill #3

Each person registering for this event must register individually. This will help us keep limits on the number of people attending. A guided walk to flesh out the characters, places and events that contribute to our heritage of Smith Street, Summer Hill. This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival for 2024. The history … Continue reading "“Connections, Characters and Commerce”– Smith Street Summer Hill #3"

Conformity and Individuality in the Californian Bungalow

Summer Hill Community Centre 131 Smith Street, Summer Hill, NSW

This presentation will look at the ubiquitous ‘Californian Bungalow’ prevalent in the Inner West with a particular focus on Ashfield and Ashbury. Colin Webb will look at some of the features of Californian Bungalows that make them unique and how they conform.