Colonial settlement of the inner city urban village of Ultimo began in 1803, when 34 acres was granted to surgeon, John Harris, on lands traditionally inhabited by the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation.

In the 1890s Sydney Technical College was established, putting Ultimo on the cultural map. Twentieth and twenty-first century additions of educational buildings have reinforced Ultimo’s reputation as a centre for learning, while its surroundings became increasingly industrial in nature, including slaughterhouses, quarrying operations and rental properties.

On this two-hour walking tour, you will see and hear amazing stories about the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, a university building that has been described as the most beautiful squashed paper bag, and a building about a pandemic.  Adding to the tour is a beautifully designed college built in Romanesque Revival Style which features carvings of Australian animals and flowers in the facade.

There is so much to see and hear about this urban village, including the Goods Line which was transformed from a disused freight railway.

DATE: Thursday 22 October 2020

TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm

LIMITED TO MAX 15 PEOPLE

VENUE: Meet at Powerhouse Museum Forecourt, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007

COST: $34 per person, to be paid at the booking. Your name will be confirmed upon the receipt of payment.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website

Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account

Account Name: SWIC Inc.

BSB No: 112-879

Account No: 431-019-281

Description: Ultimo + your initial and surname

RSVP TO: [email protected] Attn. to Kesty Pringgoharjono – Monthly Activities Coordinator – with a note about your payment.

RSVP BY: 16 October 2020

TRANSPORT: There are many options to get to Central Station, and the Powerhouse Museum is a short walk from there